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bucket-o-rust · 07-21-2022, 02:16 PM

I have a late 31 radiator shell with the two removable sections. It is in good condition but it has been taken apart and some of the tabs that hold the two removable sections on are broken off. Is there some way to overcome that problem?

Oldbluoval · 07-21-2022, 06:31 PM

Good mig welder can fix.
Also less than perfect but use the ones there a silicon seal inside where not seen

I said mig but would opt for tig

bucket-o-rust · 07-23-2022, 06:41 PM

Btt

katy · 07-24-2022, 10:15 AM

See post #2

Kevin in NJ · 07-24-2022, 02:55 PM

Some have used silicon to glue them on I would look around for a marine guy and ask if they have a little 3M 5200 as you wont need much. The 5200 sticks much better, but can be pricey to buy a whole tube.

JoeCB · 07-24-2022, 08:30 PM

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Just a "heads up" on the 3M 5200, its very good stuff, sticks to everything and remains flexible ...BUT once you open the tube it will begin curing and can't be saved. I have tried, even putting some excess in a sealed screw top jar, still cures. So getting a dab from a marine guy is unlikely. Maybe, take your parts and ask them to apply some from a job under way.
Joe B

07-21-2022, 02:16 PM	#1
bucket-o-rust Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: visalia calif Posts: 263	Late 31 rad shell I have a late 31 radiator shell with the two removable sections. It is in good condition but it has been taken apart and some of the tabs that hold the two removable sections on are broken off. Is there some way to overcome that problem?

07-23-2022, 06:41 PM	#3
bucket-o-rust Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: visalia calif Posts: 263	Re: Late 31 rad shell Btt

07-24-2022, 10:15 AM	#4
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: Late 31 rad shell See post #2 __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

07-24-2022, 02:55 PM	#5
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Late 31 rad shell Some have used silicon to glue them on I would look around for a marine guy and ask if they have a little 3M 5200 as you wont need much. The 5200 sticks much better, but can be pricey to buy a whole tube.

07-24-2022, 08:30 PM	#6
JoeCB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Farmington MI Posts: 284	Re: Late 31 rad shell Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Just a "heads up" on the 3M 5200, its very good stuff, sticks to everything and remains flexible ...BUT once you open the tube it will begin curing and can't be saved. I have tried, even putting some excess in a sealed screw top jar, still cures. So getting a dab from a marine guy is unlikely. Maybe, take your parts and ask them to apply some from a job under way. Joe B

07-21-2022, 06:31 PM	#2
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: Late 31 rad shell Good mig welder can fix. Also less than perfect but use the ones there a silicon seal inside where not seen I said mig but would opt for tig Last edited by Oldbluoval; 07-24-2022 at 05:48 PM.