Everthing was giong well until after 9 minutes of idleing fluid started to cascade down the honeycomb core.
On closer examination there is some gooey sludgey stuff sealing the core to the top tank that I hadnt noticed before and is probably the reason for my overheating. By cleaning the radiator with muriatic acid it must have softened the goo. Anyway I have pulled out the radiator and its off to the radiator shop tommorow for another big bill.
Still once done, its done, dont have to worry about it again.
Good luck, let us know how you get on
Cheers
Ray
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Some say "Street is neat". I prefer "1928 is great"
I have documented my 45 years with a 1928 Chev Tourer, from 1973 to 2018, and regulary add other items that I hope are of interest to others. Your comments are most welcome.The story of the Red Chev can be viewed at http://my28chev.blogspot.com/
John (Yabbo), the up side is that you were only 3Km from home, you noticed what was happening before anything more serious developed, and you will have that problem solved now. Life is good and this is only a minor set-back. Like horses, you have to get right back in the saddle again. I too had to have the radiator redone but now I know it won't be a problem down the road (no pun intended).
John, Ray will tell you the solution is to put in some 3077 plugs and off you go! Just kidding, I hope you get the radiator repaired and you are back in business.
Hey Ray, I ordered some 3077's just in case the others don't work as well. I'll send you the new ones if I don't need 'em.
Now theres an idea, a spark plig that doubles as a leak stopper. Jerry my boy, you are a genious. Why didnt I think of that. Sadie will be so proud of ya.
Take care my friend
Ray
Some say "Street is neat". I prefer "1928 is great"
I have documented my 45 years with a 1928 Chev Tourer, from 1973 to 2018, and regulary add other items that I hope are of interest to others. Your comments are most welcome.The story of the Red Chev can be viewed at http://my28chev.blogspot.com/
I droped the radiator off yesterday to Greg at FTRS. He informed me that my radiator was not honeycomb but a 1950`s replacement, sure knows his stuff. I then got the tour of his core manufacturing workshop. Each honey comb void is made in two halves pressed into copper and then soldered together, so thats why it costs a heap. He said it will be a couple of weeks as he has 3 chev radiators to do before mine.
Hey Jerry this 3077 thing has my interest. Do you think Ray might tell me all about it?
Pleased to hear you have your radiator under control. It may be a good time while the car is laid up to do a few of those jobs that you normally put off.
Dont worry about Jerry. He has this fascination with numbers. I think he is a budding numerologist. Means nothing to me, except I heard from someone that there is an automotive ignition system component with the same number.
Heh heh heh.
Take care.
Ray
Some say "Street is neat". I prefer "1928 is great"
I have documented my 45 years with a 1928 Chev Tourer, from 1973 to 2018, and regulary add other items that I hope are of interest to others. Your comments are most welcome.The story of the Red Chev can be viewed at http://my28chev.blogspot.com/
Ray, John, Grant (and Andy). I agree with everyone! How's that? About your radiator John, I used to have a friend that had a radiator shop. He had a sign on his business truck that said "Radiator shop, the best place to take a leak"! Grant, as a sign writer, you might be able to use that phrase!
You won't look back if you bang'em in ya old banga
Must remember this at the next 3077 national sales conference.
Hey Jerry, can I take Sadie with me.I reckon she knows a bit about old sparks. Now you thought I was going to say old farts, didnt you?
Cheers guys, you make me laugh.
Ray
Some say "Street is neat". I prefer "1928 is great"
I have documented my 45 years with a 1928 Chev Tourer, from 1973 to 2018, and regulary add other items that I hope are of interest to others. Your comments are most welcome.The story of the Red Chev can be viewed at http://my28chev.blogspot.com/
He said it will be a couple of weeks as he has 3 chev radiators to do before mine.
Hey John, one of these three in front of you is off my 1929. Geoff has only just come back to work after eye surgery so he's got a bit of a queue at the moment.
Once he's worked his magic you'll not need to tough the cooling system again for another 70 years.
Andrew
While the rest of the crew may be in the same predicament, it's almost always the pilot's job to arrive at the crash site first.
Sadie is always ready for traveling...if you don't mind her driving. Remember, she is used to sitting in the right hand seat! That only leaves the left side for you mate. She doesn't have opposing thumbs so you may want to help her turning the corners and reaching the pedals. She at least knows which side of the car to sit in to drive! Ha, ha.
I keep hearing an echo in here, 3077, 3077, 3077. What is that noise?
Now I know Sadie is a Chevy girl, but tell me, does she like to drive Vintage manuals or later model automatics.
Wind in the hair, paw out the window, tail wagging in the breeze, and that's just you!!!!
Sorry I cant assist her driving, but I could fit a spinner on the steering wheel, mouth here, paw there, we will get her there.
Does she have insurance, and a mobile.
Cheers
Ray
Some say "Street is neat". I prefer "1928 is great"
I have documented my 45 years with a 1928 Chev Tourer, from 1973 to 2018, and regulary add other items that I hope are of interest to others. Your comments are most welcome.The story of the Red Chev can be viewed at http://my28chev.blogspot.com/
I droped in on Greg from FTRS today to check on the progress of my radiator. All that is left is the top and bottom tanks, the filler neck and the metal surround.
The tanks on the left are off my 28 and the tanks on the right are off Andrews 29.
The new core on top is for my 28 and the one underneath is Andrews.
What happened to the couple of weeks you were first told. Looks like your just days away.
Cheers
Ray
Some say "Street is neat". I prefer "1928 is great"
I have documented my 45 years with a 1928 Chev Tourer, from 1973 to 2018, and regulary add other items that I hope are of interest to others. Your comments are most welcome.The story of the Red Chev can be viewed at http://my28chev.blogspot.com/
What happened to the couple of weeks you were first told. Looks like your just days away.
Cheers
Ray
The couple of weeks is how long it takes us mere mortals to save up the money needed for the repairs!!
Actually I was speaking to Greg today and he commented that while my top and bottom tanks were very thin and should really be replaced at this stage, that John's probably weren't too bad.
Andrew
While the rest of the crew may be in the same predicament, it's almost always the pilot's job to arrive at the crash site first.
What a shame we are not rich like Jerry, who would pay it out of his small change, though I hear Sadie now has control of the finances. It seems he has been spending too much money on spark plugs.
Cheers
Ray
Some say "Street is neat". I prefer "1928 is great"
I have documented my 45 years with a 1928 Chev Tourer, from 1973 to 2018, and regulary add other items that I hope are of interest to others. Your comments are most welcome.The story of the Red Chev can be viewed at http://my28chev.blogspot.com/
Greg says Ill have it back early next week, its a short turn around due to the good condition of the tanks. Most early chev tanks he makes again from scatch.
What a great video.Looks like a pretty competent guy.
Thanks for sharing it wi8tyh us.
Regards
Ray
Some say "Street is neat". I prefer "1928 is great"
I have documented my 45 years with a 1928 Chev Tourer, from 1973 to 2018, and regulary add other items that I hope are of interest to others. Your comments are most welcome.The story of the Red Chev can be viewed at http://my28chev.blogspot.com/
Ray, I finally wrestled the checkbook from her puppy paws but unknown to me, she had my credit card. She sent you some spark plugs, they'll be arriving any day!
A radiator rebuilding dog, with a credit card, and a good eye for spark plugs.
Can you breed from her.
Ray
Some say "Street is neat". I prefer "1928 is great"
I have documented my 45 years with a 1928 Chev Tourer, from 1973 to 2018, and regulary add other items that I hope are of interest to others. Your comments are most welcome.The story of the Red Chev can be viewed at http://my28chev.blogspot.com/
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