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Alaska Jon

08-23-2004 11:16:46

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Just bought a 1946 2N and I'm trying to remove my radiator. The nuts on the bottom mounting bracket are frozen to the bolts (or studs?) which turn freely. Does anyone know if I can just cut these bolts off and replace them? I need to remove them without damaging the radiator. Please help!!

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Alaska Jon

08-24-2004 23:24:03

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Re: Radiator mounting problem 2N in reply to Alaska Jon, 08-23-2004 11:16:46

Hey guys,
Thanks for both of your good advice, and for the diagram. It all helped...I used a sawsall with a bi-metal blade to cut those bolts, and could get new ones at the local hardware. I couldn't have done it without you. Jon

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``HB~~ in NC

08-23-2004 16:12:01

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Re: Radiator mounting problem 2N in reply to Alaska Jon, 08-23-2004 11:16:46

Hi Alaska Jon,

These are carriage bolts and they depend on the square part under the carriage head to keep them from turning. The problem you describe, is a very common problem with this method of holding the radiator in place.

Split the nuts with a cold chisel, air chisel or cut it off with a torch, if you are brave enough. The vibration or heat may cause you some additional problems.

KD makes a tool that does a good job of splitting nuts up to about 5/8. It is shaped like a micrometer, and can be purchased at most any parts house.

~~HB~~ in NC

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Steve (Magnolia, TX)

08-23-2004 12:45:52

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Re: Radiator mounting problem 2N in reply to Alaska Jon, 08-23-2004 11:16:46

On my "50 8N they"re carriage-type bolts. So, yes, you could cut them off, then replace the bolts.

The MPC didn"t have a pre-1948 diagram...

Steve

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