Aftermarket radiator

[fOXTOOTH]

I bought an aftermarket radiator some years ago for the Fergie TO 30 and recently noticed it is cracking at the bottom hose port where it meets the radiator. Can I reasonably assume solder will work for a repair or am I just wasting my time? TIA for any replies jfox

 

[Jim.ME]

I bought an aftermarket radiator some years ago for the Fergie TO 30 and recently noticed it is cracking at the bottom hose port where it meets the radiator. Can I reasonably assume solder will work for a repair or am I just wasting my time? TIA for any replies jfox

Solder should work as long as it is compatable materials

 

[fOXTOOTH]

Ha! who knows about the materials
?? maybe only the eastern Europeans, I think that is where it comes from

 

[Jim.ME]

Ha! who knows about the materials
?? maybe only the eastern Europeans, I think that is where it comes from

Main thing is that it is copper brass or such, not aluminum or plastic. Clean well and use good tinning fluid or flx.

 

[Rbellucci]

I bought an aftermarket radiator some years ago for the Fergie TO 30 and recently noticed it is cracking at the bottom hose port where it meets the radiator. Can I reasonably assume solder will work for a repair or am I just wasting my time? TIA for any replies jfox

If it is an older aftermarket radiator made of copper or brass, a proper solder job should hold up well. However, if it is a modern aluminum unit, soldering won't work and you'll likely need to replace it. Clean the area thoroughly before you try anything.

 

[fOXTOOTH]

i think it is copper or brass so ima give it a whirl, thanx