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TudooR31 · 05-17-2013, 04:50 PM

Having a wild time removing radiator on my 31. (replacing 4 blade fan with new 2 blade) Thought I would have it boiled out while apart.
Seems it doesn't want to twist enough to clear the radiator tabs between the frame & fender. Would removing the shell and/or thin rubber pads under tabs give it move twisting room? I have the hood, front apron, headlight bar, water pump removed now.
Thanks

700rpm · 05-17-2013, 05:14 PM

Remove the shell.

TudooR31 · 05-17-2013, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 700rpm

Remove the shell.

That did it. Thanks 700rpm.

59mgaguy · 05-18-2013, 04:13 PM

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Word of warning. When you have the shop boil out your radiator do not let then pressure check it. The Model A coolant system is non pressurized. They can blow your core out.

05-17-2013, 04:50 PM	#1
TudooR31 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 87	Removing Radiator Having a wild time removing radiator on my 31. (replacing 4 blade fan with new 2 blade) Thought I would have it boiled out while apart. Seems it doesn't want to twist enough to clear the radiator tabs between the frame & fender. Would removing the shell and/or thin rubber pads under tabs give it move twisting room? I have the hood, front apron, headlight bar, water pump removed now. Thanks

05-17-2013, 05:14 PM	#2
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,902	Re: Removing Radiator Remove the shell. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

05-18-2013, 04:13 PM	#4
59mgaguy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 114	Re: Removing Radiator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Word of warning. When you have the shop boil out your radiator do not let then pressure check it. The Model A coolant system is non pressurized. They can blow your core out.