A radiator

[Chrisoregon]

Will a “A” radiator and a “C” radiator interchange?
Thanks Chris

 

[Jim Becker]

As I recall, they will interchange but may not be the same. The C could have a pressure system. So, the C radiator may have a filler neck for a pressure cap. I don't THINK that keeps them from interchanging.

 

[RTR]

Something to add that probably doesn't matter is that the old "A" radiators (not Super A) had studs on the bottom instead of key-hole slots for carriage bolts. Watch out as those are easily broken loose and will leak or break off completely. On the A, Super A, B, and C tractors - they had a thermosyphon system (isn't that non-pressurized ?) without a water pump. Once the Super C , Super A-1 (1954 model only), and 100 tractors came along- IH increased the engine from 113 cu in. to 123 cu in. and added a water pump and taller radiator to compensate. That also required them to make the fuel tank and front nose taller to fit correctly.

That all being said, I think a radiator from a Farmall A, B, and C should all interchange - possibly even a Super A radiator.