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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-27-2018, 10:41 PM
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Views: 13,644
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Radiator Cleaning and Mess

This thread is almost 6 years old already. If I run into such a rust filled block again, I'll try RUST911 first, as it won't make the mess the vinegar did.


BTW my engine is no longer pukes out...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-15-2012, 12:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,644
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Radiator Cleaning and Mess

Yes, had I known it was going to make such a mess, I'd have wrapped a rag around the water pump.

Has anyone tried DERUSTO in the cooling system?
I'm wondering if it's safe for the radiator...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-31-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,644
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Radiator Cleaning and Mess

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o89/Tom_Wesenberg/EngineCleanup_zpsd1236ee2.jpg

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o89/Tom_Wesenberg/HoodMess_zps9710a5e3.jpg

I had to use WD-40 and my...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-30-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,644
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Radiator Cleaning and Mess

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o89/Tom_Wesenberg/WaterPumpRebuild_zps6aa17c79.jpg

This probably should have been the start of a new thread, but this is the last step in fixing my cooling...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-29-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,644
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Radiator Cleaning and Mess

I don't know, but I've seen several "leakless" pumps that leaked or the bearings went out. I'll keep rebuilding them original, except for adding the rear double lip seal.

I wonder if the vinegar...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-29-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,644
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Radiator Cleaning and Mess

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o89/Tom_Wesenberg/EngineClean1928_zps92ef5619.jpg

Today I cleaned the mess off the engine and firewall by using some old outboard mix that came with a 1955...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-28-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,644
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Radiator Cleaning and Mess

Could be if the tubes were plugged, but I think the problem was the tubes were blocked by rust flakes laying over the openings. A month of vinegar dissolved most of the rust and todays upside down...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-28-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,644
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Radiator Cleaning and Mess

I'm not ready with rebuilding the original engine yet, but I was trying to get good flow in the original radiator without having to unsolder the tanks to rod it out. :) Just hope no holes show up...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-28-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,644
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Radiator Cleaning and Mess

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o89/Tom_Wesenberg/RadiatorCleaning3_zps221a7403.jpg

I decided to remove the radiator, lay it flat, fill it with water, and turn it upside down to see if any...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-28-2012, 05:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,644
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Radiator Cleaning and Mess

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o89/Tom_Wesenberg/RadiatorCleaning1_zps7ca65729.jpg

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o89/Tom_Wesenberg/RadiatorCleaning2_zpsf158ab3b.jpg

Earlier this...
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