4020D radiator removal

[Todd N]

The radiator in our 71 4020D has developed a slow leak right in front of the fan. You can see the green on the fins through fan shroud. How do i go about removing it? I know the hood has to come off and the cooling system will need drained but other than that is there very much to it?

Todd

 

[John51]

Nope, it's pretty easy. Once the hood is off you can see what needs to be done.

 

[Todd N]

alright thanks

 

[Anonymous-0]

I think its literally, radiator cap off, hood off, two hoses off, a few mounting bolts off and lift the radiator out.

Gerald J.

 

[Bob]

To that, add "remove the fan shroud from the radiator, and move it rearward, towards the engine, so the radiator can slide out to the side, leaving the shroud in place over the fan".

 

[Indiana Boy]

Don't forget to put the shroud back on the tractor before you slide the radiator back in and get it bolted down......Don't ask me how I know!!!

 

[Anonymous-0]

Yup, I forgot the shroud. I think my I&T book says pull the radiator to change the water pump. I know it can be done with the radiator in place because I did it several times one year. The cuts from the radiator fins eventually healed.

Gerald J.

 

[Todd N]

I got everything out of the way and the water drained so tomorow I"ll be ready to pull the radiator out. Thanks for the help guys, I prolly could have figured it out as I went but I wanted to know what to expect so I came here.

Todd