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dmaxweb 04-08-2022 06:41 AM

Radiator Filler Neck Replacement
 

The filler neck on my '30 original radiator is damaged and needs to be replaced. Since the originals are crimped on and soldered, how is that done?

burner31 04-08-2022 03:49 PM

Re: Radiator Filler Neck Replacement
 

I would find an old school radiator shop in your area...if that is all possible, most radiator shops now just replace them, they have no idea how to fix them...what is this World coming to?
Lucky for me there is an old radiator shop that's been in business for over 60 years that's only about 25 miles away...your experience may differ
Or...you could try repairing yourself, do you know anything about soldering? (you'll want an air compressor handy)

nkaminar 04-08-2022 05:12 PM

Re: Radiator Filler Neck Replacement
 

Snyders has new necks to solder in. See https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/4...4014&cat=41737
Trick is to have everything really clean, use a lead-tin solder, and a good flux. A torch works better than an iron but be careful not to get it too hot.

Gene F 04-08-2022 05:17 PM

Re: Radiator Filler Neck Replacement
 

A helper at hand, with gloves on may be a good idea too.

dmaxweb 04-08-2022 05:19 PM

Re: Radiator Filler Neck Replacement
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by nkaminar (Post 2119842)
Snyders has new necks to solder in. See https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/4...4014&cat=41737
Trick is to have everything really clean, use a lead-tin solder, and a good flux. A torch works better than an iron but be careful not to get it too hot.

The problem is getting the existing neck out. The original necks on original radiators were crimped to the tank prior to soldering.

Bill G 04-08-2022 06:00 PM

Re: Radiator Filler Neck Replacement
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmaxweb (Post 2119845)
The problem is getting the existing neck out. The original necks on original radiators were crimped to the tank prior to soldering.

A good radiator shop should be able to handle that too. But, that winds up being on the clock and labor is not cheap. :(


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