Radiator Info FYI

[goodoldvic]

Without all the details, I will post if ya like, I purchased a 28-29 HD replacement radiator for my driver. Its the one that goes for 585. at the vendors. American made brass and copper(not as heavy gage as original). Fits like a glove, and does what its supposed to do. I cleaned my engine as best I could with back flushing ect., before installing. The picture is of greasy crud and rust from my block. Have a good one

 

[Franchise_24]

Did you find a penny in your engine too?

 

[goodoldvic]

nah just gunk and rust...

 

[glenn in camino]

Try a Gano filter in your upper hose. I always run one for the first 1000 or so miles on a rebuilt engine.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

I picked up a Caterpillar coolant filter. It's a cup shaped fine brass screen and fits in the top hose. Costs about $7.

 

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Did you find a penny in your engine too?

Vermin had 2 pennies, with CRUDELY punched holes, used as flat washers on the rear license plate I guess they were sumbody's 2-CENTS WORTH?? I'll reuse them on my coolant recovery tank mount, just for "LUCK"
Bill W.

 

[Pinstripe]

I picked up a Caterpillar coolant filter. It's a cup shaped fine brass screen and fits in the top hose. Costs about $7.

What would be the part # for this? picture? Thank you

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

I don't know where I put the box, so I'll have to wait for a return phone call to see if my friend knows the number of the part.

Here's a picture of the brass screen. The outside of the lip is 2", so it butts against the radiator inlet. Until no more junk is caught in the filter I will run this 2" black rubber wye in place of the top hose. The rust will settle into the easily removed cap.

 

[neds29]

Good idea!

 

[wnovinge]

Tom,

Did you ever get the Caterpillar part number for the coolant filter screen?

Thanks!

 

[sethkestenbaum]

I have a nice gano filter hidden in the top tube.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Tom,

Did you ever get the Caterpillar part number for the coolant filter screen?

Thanks!

Never did. I just called the guy again and left a message. Hopefully he remembers the number.

 

[31Abone]

I also want to know part number for brass screen or where to buy one ??

 

[triumphleroy]

Seems as though I have seen that type of screen in stainless steel in different sizes used as Sink Drain Strainers. I have couple in my kitchen sinks and one in the bath tubs. Think came from Lowes or Home Depot? Will look around some.