Correct color of Fan Blades/Radiator on 1945 model H

Redpowercrazy · Aug 22, 2010

I am in the process of repainting this tractor. Can some one please tell me the correct color of the fan blades on a 1945 model H? Some are red, some are black. Also, I assume the radiator should be repainted black - does anyone know if if it is a high gloss, semi gloss, or flat paint for the original finish on the radiator? Thanks!!

gene bender · Aug 22, 2010

Radiator was black when new then the whole tractor was painted red so the fan would be red with overspray on the radiator. or however you like but the fan is red. Other Black would be rubber shift and steering wheel with red center.

CNKS · Aug 22, 2010

Fan was red from the factory. Radiator was likely black with red overspray through the grill when painted. I have read that it should be flat black for maximum cooling -- I do not know. I paint mine red, and leave the core alone.

Redpowercrazy · Aug 22, 2010

Thanks to both you and Gene - it's off to the barn to continue work on the H!

Larry B 1486 · Aug 22, 2010

Red / Red

Tom Fleming · Aug 22, 2010

ditto on the red part.

Yeah, what they said!!!!!!!!!!!

mkirsch · Aug 23, 2010

The CORRECT color is "IH red overspray."

I doubt either of those parts was intentionally painted at the factory.

IHC53 · Aug 24, 2010

The radiator should be painted with a non-insulating radiator paint. Regular paint coats the fins, not allowing the heat to transfer from the tube, to the fin, to the ouside air.

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