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My old 39 Radiator needs replacing. I'm not sure if the one in the car is the original or not. The Rad. has a part number stamp on it as 3113401. Could someone tell me something about this Radiator.
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I don't find the number in the parts book but the number looks like a later series than what was used in 1939.
Is the overflow tube on top of the tank or in the neck where the cap fits on?
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Both..is goes from the filler neck then along the top and down the side...I did some research using the parts number and it might be a 1940 Olds radiator..
Would happen to have a picture what a 39 Rad. suppose to look like...
Gene..would you know the correct Fan Belt number..the one that was on it said..4L 420 F3T
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This one on ebay at the moment shows part number on the upper tank as 3112128 , with a date of 38 L for October 1938 manufacture. My spare I have one at home has the same number and 38M for November 1938 manufacture. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1939-Chevro...ries&hash=item3ce87c638f&vxp=mtr
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Thanks Jack...
At least now I know what it looks like..Not sure if I want to take a chance on that Ebay one..might just bite the bullet and get a new one..
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hi twigs , I got my 39 radiator re-cored . cost about $325 . works great . frank
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But you need the correct 1939 Chevrolet radiator to do that.
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I can get a new one around $400...
Any one know what size Fan belt I should be using?
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But you need the correct 1939 Chevrolet radiator to do that. Gene Why are you saying this...is there different sizes for the models? Ah maybe I know why ..due to mine might be a 1940 Olds...
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If you ever want to have it jugded the correct radiator would be an important thing,Gene is correct..
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Should the Rad. have a pressure cap on it?
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NO - a pressure cap will not work on a 1939 radiator becaue the over flow is on the top of the top tank.
The 1948 was the first year to have a pressure cap.
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NO - a pressure cap will not work on a 1939 radiator becaue the over flow is on the top of the top tank.
The 1948 was the first year to have a pressure cap. Thanks Gene... Would you happen know how long the Fan Belt suppose to be...
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Just go to a NAPA store and ask for a 1952 Chevrolet car fan belt. If they don't have one they will get you one in record time.
Chevrolet used the same belt from 1937-1952 and it also fits a Model A F@@d......Its 5/8" wide and 41 1/2" long.
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Just go to a NAPA store and ask for a 1952 Chevrolet car fan belt. If they don't have one they will get you one in record time.
Chevrolet used the same belt from 1937-1952 and it also fits a Model A F@@d......Its 5/8" wide and 41 1/2" long. Thank you so much Gene...
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I checked Chevy of the 40's they want $430 and checked Filling Station they wanted $375..any other places should I check for prices..
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NO - a pressure cap will not work on a 1939 radiator because the over flow is on the top of the top tank.
The 1948 was the first year to have a pressure cap. So does mean when I order a new Radiator I should not get one that is pressurized?
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If described as pressurized they relocated the over flow tube location and a pressure cap can be used. I would check with the place selling the radiator to make sure.
On a car that old I would not install a cap over 4 pounds which will raise the boiling point to about 220 degrees.
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