In search of a Oliver 550 Radiator

[Jpvano28]

Hey all, Of course as it always happens, I decided to sell the old girl and did some maintenance on her today, oil change, filter, replaced the PTO seal and gasket that was leaking. To get her ready for sale, As luck would have it, The lower end of the radiator is leaking now. So, I need to source a Radiator for the 550, I've looked on line and WTH?? 700-1000$ .. Nope can't do it. Mark over at Korves is back ordered on them, he's the most reasonable at 480$ Can anyone or does anyone have place that re-cores them? If so what would that cost? Thank you all for any help with this.

 

[scootergmc]

How bad? Just pull it and find where it's leaking. Have a shop braze it up. I'm sure it will be cheaper.

 

[Jpvano28]

How bad? Just pull it and find where it's leaking. Have a shop braze it up. I'm sure it will be cheaper.

Yeah, that could work, I have to see how bad it is, it looks like it's leaking pretty steady.. Thanks Scooter.. I would rather replace it if I could, because taking off that nose is a nightmare.. I'd rather not do it twice..

 

[Spikec65]

Recoring might not be cheap either, I had my '57 Super 55 radiator recored and they had to order the new core, all total it cost $775 and that was reusing the upper and lower tanks and side plates. If it's not to bad I'd try and find someone to repair it if possible

 

[Jpvano28]

Recoring might not be cheap either, I had my '57 Super 55 radiator recored and they had to order the new core, all total it cost $775 and that was reusing the upper and lower tanks and side plates. If it's not to bad I'd try and find someone to repair it if possible

thank you

 

[Alvin 41]

Hey all, Of course as it always happens, I decided to sell the old girl and did some maintenance on her today, oil change, filter, replaced the PTO seal and gasket that was leaking. To get her ready for sale, As luck would have it, The lower end of the radiator is leaking now. So, I need to source a Radiator for the 550, I've looked on line and WTH?? 700-1000$ .. Nope can't do it. Mark over at Korves is back ordered on them, he's the most reasonable at 480$ Can anyone or does anyone have place that re-cores them? If so what would that cost? Thank you all for any help with this.I've

thank you

I"ve got a new radiator for a 770 thats been sitting here 15 years ,but probably too large . 19 1/4 X 23 1/4 high in WI 608-921-1569 .

 

[Jpvano28]

I"ve got a new radiator for a 770 thats been sitting here 15 years ,but probably too large . 19 1/4 X 23 1/4 high in WI 608-921-1569 .

I'm not sure if a 770 radiator would fit. You know who may know, Kent Gordon. I'll have to see if I can get in touch with him, I'll get back to you, thank you