What should we use to repair a loose neck to the radiator? 1922 coupe. It looks like it has been fixed before.
Bob
Radiator repair--Neck loose
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Topic author - Posts: 8
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- First Name: Robert
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Re: Radiator repair--Neck loose
Remove it and get it to a competent radiator shop that is familiar with antique autos for proper re-soldering.
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Re: Radiator repair--Neck loose
Save your time and money. Fix it like the old timers did. Keep your credit card in your wallet. Clean the mating surfaces with muratic acid and use flux, solder, and a propane torch to weld it back. Easy to do.
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Re: Radiator repair--Neck loose
When my radiator filler neck came off I took it to an old time radiator shop. He did a great job and it cost me only $20. I would have spent that much for the materials to do my own repairs and might have produced amateurish results.
1917 Touring
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor
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- First Name: Steve
- Last Name: Tomaso
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Re: Radiator repair--Neck loose
Apparently some other "hack" previously attempted an amateur soldering job, Willie !