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G6 at Snook, TX 11-03-2009 05:43:37 64.92.178.113 739610 Report to Moderator	My 8n has now sprung a leak near the drain plug on the radiator. I replaced it earlier in the summer and that seemed to stop the leak, but since the flush and re-fill it has started leaking again, rather severely. I have a new plug to replace and see if that does the trick, but if I have to truly fix the radiator, would it be better to fix the original or buy a new one. And if a new one, which of the three on this YT site should I get for the best OEM quality? Thanks. [Reply]   [No Email]
G6 at Snook, TX 11-04-2009 09:59:30 64.92.177.83 739753 Report to Moderator	Re: Radiator in reply to G6 at Snook, TX, 11-03-2009 05:43:37   The funnest part is going to be finding a helper to remove the hood. I do not have a parts or manual in front of me, but I assume the dog leg bolts are those that mount the radiator to the frame? Or are the ones that hold the hood on? I had planned on ordering a slug of hoses, belts, pads, etc., but thanks for the reminder. I know I may waste a little money here, but I think that I will also replace the water pump while I have the hood off and can get at it easily. The pump might be original, but I rather doubt it, but I can also assume that it is at least 25 years old.   [Reply]   [No Email]
Bruce (VA) 11-04-2009 10:09:42 24.125.26.10 739756 Report to Moderator	Re: Radiator in reply to G6 at Snook, TX, 11-04-2009 09:59:30   After you get the 4 bolts off of the dash, remove the wire going to the head lights. Then, w/ the gas off, unscrew the fuel line at the carb. If the tank is full, you should drain the gas out. Then, get a couple of saw horses to put the hood on when you get it off. Remove the two bolts at the bottom of the dog legs. They are attached to the motor mount. The grill is held in place by two hinges at the top & the dog legs at the bottom. After the dog leg bolts are out, the grill will fall out.....usually on your foot. Pull the hood forward about an inch, then up to clear the radiator neck. It should be easy after that. A helper makes it much easier. The radiator is held in place by the top hose & two carriage bolts at the bottom. Remove the nuts off of the bolts; the radiator will swing out (not lift off) like a door. When you put it back together, make sure you place the top radiator hose at the same position it was on the top inlet; if you push it up too far, it will pull the radiator back & you will never get the hood on. Don’t ask……….. 50 Tips   [Reply]   [Send Email]
G6 at Snook, TX 11-03-2009 17:15:36 69.39.53.134 739671 Report to Moderator	Re: Radiator in reply to G6 at Snook, TX, 11-03-2009 05:43:37   I took a fresh look at the leak tonight and it is leaking in the intake into the radiator. The cast iron tube is corroded rather severely and has worn through at the turn where it heads into the radiator proper. Can this be fixed at a radiator shop, we have a good one in town, or should I bite the bullet and get a new radiator? When I remove the hood, I will add a thermostat and a few other things while the hood is off. Thanks.   [Reply]   [No Email]
Bruce (VA) 11-04-2009 06:36:48 24.125.26.10 739736 Report to Moderator	Re: Radiator in reply to G6 at Snook, TX, 11-03-2009 17:15:36   The radiator has to come off regardless, so take it to the shop & ask them. Don't forget to order or make the little rubber pads for the bottom of the radiator & the pad that goes around the filler neck. Might as well get new hoses & clamps while you're at it. Start soaking the dog leg bolts in PB Blaster now! 50 Tips   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Bruce (VA) 11-03-2009 07:30:19 24.125.26.10 739626 Report to Moderator	Re: Radiator in reply to G6 at Snook, TX, 11-03-2009 05:43:37   Take it to a good* radiator shop & get it fixed. If it can't be fixed, pay the price for an OEM replacement. There is a lot of imported junk out there these days. * good meaning that they have been around long enough to understand repair vs replace! 50 Tips   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Dave hilley 38 11-03-2009 07:49:24 216.222.240.227 739629 Report to Moderator	Re: Radiator in reply to Bruce (VA), 11-03-2009 07:30:19   I have original one that has been recored aprox 5 years ago & taken off last year. I was restoring tractors & have given it up.   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Elvin Frank 11-03-2009 06:16:14 98.67.128.181 739613 Report to Moderator	Re: Radiator in reply to G6 at Snook, TX, 11-03-2009 05:43:37   G6, I purchased one of the "restoration quality" radiators from this site about 2 years ago. I have had no problems with it and it is as they say, an exact duplicate of the original. Cant speak of the others on this site but I know some of the after markets out there aren't very good. I have one of those too. IMHO   [Reply]   [Send Email]