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GRutter, it has been temporarily removed for painting and the starting crank bearing keeps the bottom of the radiator from sitting on its pads. So, if I figure out the radiator dimensions and correct the radiator I anticipate the bearing to fit like it should.

Does anyone have any dimensions for the '29 radiator? I have searched the web and Brassworks website and have come up empty handed. Some details that I have observed on my radiator: 1. The core does not match any of the cores listed in the '89 Judging Standard. My core has 59 oval tubes...

Thanks for all the comments. It will take some mental preparation to tackle any riveting. It is a process I have never approached. Bolting is more my style but as stated above it is not "original".

I'll work on pictures but have not tried it before. I have read that '30 radiators are 2" higher than a '29 but have not found the correct height for any radiator to measure mine against. I did see a post where someone measured the '29 shell at 27-1/2" overall height and mine matches that...

Thanks Bob. Do you know where the cracks tend to be? I was looking at the bolts and do not see any markings on the head, so I'm figuring they are grade 2. Are grade 8 bolts similar in strength to what the rivets were? Installing rivets is something I have not ever attempted.

I have noticed the front frame crossmember on my '29 Tudor has bolts instead of rivets. Is this telling me that some type of repair/replacement has been made? Was there some common problem with this crossmember back in the day to cause removal of the crossmember? Did any frames come from the...

I have been investigating my '29 Tudor radiator as I had a need to remove it. I have noticed that someone has altered the shell (drilling extra mounting holes) to make it fit. By making some adjustments I can get a better fit on the shell but now fill tube seems to be too short, the radiator...

Thanks to all the great people who replied. Gives me new ideas. I think the rubber pad would be a good place to start, it sounds simple enough. Along this line in Andrews Mechanics Handbook Vol I on page 1-106, step 14 it states: "After the distributor has been locked in place, place a...

I have lost the spark at my points. I have been using Les Andrews troubleshooting book to figure it out and one step calls for checking continuity between the movable point arm and ground. My results show a closed circuit. Following it back the lower plate also shows a closed circuit between...