Radiator Plugged Cleaning It?
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03/28/10 11:17 AM
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ScottG
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Hey Guys, I have been working on my friends 67 Coronet that he put a 360 in. We bought a used 26" radiator at a swap meet for $30 and put it in. The car is getting a little warm and when I feel the front of the radiator some areas are cooler than others. I took it back out and ran a hose in it and the water came out as fast as it was going in. But I did get some junk to come out and there is some scale built up in it. Is there any product or home remedies that would clean it out or should I bring it to get cooked at a radiator shop?
Thanks Scott!
1966 Coronet 440 conv. original Mauve metallic, with white top and interior. 1971 360, J heads, 625 AFB, 340 cam, intake, and manifolds. With 3.23 SureGrip.
1969 Dart GT: B5 Blue, White top, 318, With A/C
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Re: Radiator Plugged Cleaning It?
[Re: ScottG]
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03/28/10 11:30 AM
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RapidRobert
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How warm, what stat, Check the stat opening suspended in a pot of water on the stove w a candy thermometer, drill 1/16" hole for easier fillup/air pockets, around town or hiway, what fan, shroud?, fan spacing, timing good. The 360 ran cool in the donor?, call the rad shop & at least price a boilout
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Re: Radiator Plugged Cleaning It?
[Re: Dirk]
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03/29/10 05:50 AM
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ScottG
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Thanks Guys, It's going to the radiator shop so we know its done right!
Scott!
1966 Coronet 440 conv. original Mauve metallic, with white top and interior. 1971 360, J heads, 625 AFB, 340 cam, intake, and manifolds. With 3.23 SureGrip.
1969 Dart GT: B5 Blue, White top, 318, With A/C
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Re: Radiator Plugged Cleaning It?
[Re: ScottG]
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03/29/10 08:46 AM
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MoparforLife
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Quote:
Thanks Guys, It's going to the radiator shop so we know its done right!
Scott!
I agree with this. The other ways are quicky band aides but don't really get the job done right.. Take it in and have it rodded out and it will last as long as you will need it and longer. It may cost a little more but it is done right.
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