Radiator shells; 1930/31 vs 1932?

steve hackel

steve hackel

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Hello to all of you! I have a 30 coupe and want to use a "filled" 32 shell & insert on my car - running a B motor & OHV system :eek: ... Since I need a new radiator anyway, what do I tell the radiator builder I need; a 30/31 w/o a filler neck (but pressurized under hood) or a 32 radiator w/o a filler neck? Will the 32 shell fit the 30/31 radiator brackets w/o modifications, or will the shell or brackets need to be modified? If I go to the 32 radiator & 32 shell, will it all bolt up to the coupes front cross member & stock hood w/o modifications? Any help from someone that has completed this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your time! :o
 
the 32 shell will fit an a rad but not vice vesra also the orig 32 rad has the top outlet located/angled different so it mite cause minor hose fitting issues with a 4bolt waterpump. need to install model a hood hinge bracket on deuce shell also. i would opt for the model a radiator you will have less trouble
 
I bought my first Riley 4Port from Steve Hackel almost 40 years ago. I still remember the day it arrived at the shop.
 
the model B radiator is V shaped in the front,that's why you can't put it an A shell on it. you would also end up with space to fill up if you put a B shell on an A radiator.
 
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