1937 Radiator issue

[Dink66]

Hey, fellas. New to the board, long time flathead fan. I've recently purchased a 37 with what I believe to be the original motor. I'm replacing the clutch and pulled the rad. Took it to my rad guy since it had a small leak at the top. He didn't want to solder it since it was a small crack that had been epoxied. Said he'd test it for me if I epoxy it but thought I'd get some advice here first. Thanks in advance, I'm retired and on a budget so please keep that in mind.

 

[Dink66]

More pictures

 

[Dink66]

Sorry, can't seem to get more than one per post. Here's a full view. Look like a 37 to you guys?

 

[Snouts out]

It looks like some of the cooling fins have been removed. A good radiator guy should be able to remove the epoxy and solder the tube. I'd get it rodded out,you'll be happy you did.

 

[petehoovie]

The '37 cooling system is not pressurized from the factory so soldering the tube should not be a problem if you keep it that way - UN-pressurized....

 

[Dink66]

So, you agree that it's a 37 radiator? I think it had a 5 lb cap on it. I don't know if it's a "tube" I think it's the tank at the top of the radiator. I circled the leaking area here.

 

[Dink66]

And here:

 

[Lawson Cox]

You need to do some serious straightening on those fins.

 

[JM 35 Sedan]

Sorry, can't seem to get more than one per post. Here's a full view. Look like a 37 to you guys?

Here are a few pictures of a 37 radiator that you can use as a comparison to what you have. I can't really tell if yours is exactly like this one based on the pictures you have posted.

ps...welcome to the Fordbarn!

 

[Dink66]

Looks like a match to me John, thanks. And thanks for the welcome! Now, you guys think I could clean up that corner and JB Weld it? Might not be pretty but if it's not pressurized I'd think it would solve my issue for now until I work any more kinks out of the ol' girl. That clutch chattered so bad when I got her I didn't want to go far before I got that taken care of.

 

[petehoovie]

Don't put a pressure cap on it and let the JB Weld do its magic....

 

[Mike in AZ]

welcome to the 'Barn....give JB a shot and good luck....got pics of the car/truck??....lol....yep, we like pics....Mike

 

[37fordpickup]

Let me know if you want to buy a radiator. It's been checked and I can send pics.

 

[Dink66]

There was a lot of epoxy. Not JB Weld, but some brittle stuff I cleaned up best I could. Then I filed and brushed the area and JB'd 'er good.

 

[Dink66]

Another angle

 

[Dink66]

Here she is in the flesh, Mike. Thanks for the help and I'll get back to you if I need to 37pickup, thanks for the offer!

I'll let you guys know how she turns out.