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Just installed a new Brassworks radiator in a 25 T coupe. The owner had ordered it the end of last summer and finally recived it around New Years. It replaced an original round tube. I had the usual hassles with the radiator hoses getting them to come apart. I did have one issue with the radiator, the passenger side dropped right down over the thimble as it should. The driver's side would not seat at all, too high and would not drop completley over the thimble. I looked and looked, and messed with it for at least a half an hour. Could not see what the problem was, Finally I looked at the back side from a different angle, and saw the issue. I was in someone else's garage, and did not have the light I needed. That and I'm looking at the back side of a flat black radiator, and a black frame. The overflow tube was too long, and was on the frame gusset. Ran home, got my motor tool and cut 1/2 off the end of the overflow tube. Passenger side dropped down where it was supposed to go. Not a complaint, just an FYI

Doug,
I had the same issue with the radiator on my 1911. When I toured their shop last September I mentioned it. They said the leave them long on purpose in case people want to add a rubber tube to the overflow. I suggested they put that information on their website or at least share that information with the customer when they order so they aren't surprised.

Otherwise I love mine.

: ^ )

Keith