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10-13-2017, 05:19 PM | #1 |
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31 radiator replacement
I have a leaky radiator and decided to get a new one from Snyder's. It does not fit. The bottom brackets do not line up with the two bolt holes in the frame due to interference from the splash apron. See pics. Joe at Snyder's has been trying to help and will take it back if we cannot find a solution. Has anyone ever had this problem? We did all kinds of measuring and what I believe to be the original is a little narrower and doesn't hit the splash apron.
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10-13-2017, 07:35 PM | #2 |
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Re: 31 radiator replacement
Don't tell me this. I have a new radiator from Snyders in my garage waiting to be installed in my '31 CCPU.
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10-13-2017, 11:16 PM | #3 |
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Re: 31 radiator replacement
You may want to call Brassworks in Calif. or Bergs and ask to provide the radiator width at that point and other dim's as necessary to compare. We installed a new Brassworks (basic model) which fit well and especially at the '31 radiator shell holes to radiator brackets holes. You may need also to get a slight amount of lateral adjustment at the frame holes for the hood / shell alignment. Suggest testing the shell to upper tank fit and the radiator cap to neck which has been a problem with some folks. The repro cap with the straight tangs wouldn't lock but the one with the curved tangs did with a little vaseline on the gasket.
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10-14-2017, 06:25 AM | #4 |
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Re: 31 radiator replacement
If you had an original it would be a better fit to have it recored
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10-14-2017, 06:52 PM | #5 | |
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10-14-2017, 08:10 PM | #6 |
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10-14-2017, 08:34 PM | #7 |
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Re: 31 radiator replacement
I installed one of Snyders HD radiators on WoodyCab last week. Fit like a glove with no problems. Thank you Snyders.
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10-14-2017, 08:36 PM | #8 |
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Re: 31 radiator replacement
forgot to add picture.
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10-14-2017, 08:49 PM | #9 |
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Re: 31 radiator replacement
My Berg's radiator fit perfectly.
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10-17-2017, 05:11 PM | #10 |
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Re: 31 radiator replacement
I am sending it back to Snyder's for a refund. They were very helpful and we agreed. it just doesn't fit. I discovered a local radiator shop and they said they could repair.
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10-18-2017, 02:19 PM | #11 |
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Re: 31 radiator replacement
Update! Shop started to fix a few leaks and then others kept popping up. Ordered a new BrassWorks radiator from Bert's.
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10-18-2017, 03:03 PM | #12 |
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Re: 31 radiator replacement
Have had problems with current brassworks 30-31 filler neck not correctly formed. Makes it difficult to get a radiator cap on
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10-18-2017, 11:04 PM | #13 |
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Re: 31 radiator replacement
RonC, see post 3. Got a repro cap off ebay with the curved / rounded tangs which are part of the cap center piece, not added on, which was a snug fit on the new Brassworks..Looks like orig. Stant I believe.
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