Posted by Melvin Ware on October 12, 2009 at 13:26:48 from (4.152.105.81):
Noticing the radiator fins on my M were about 15% blocked off with debris, I used the garden hose to flush the fins from the back side. Also pulled out several small twigs embedded in the fins. Cleaned up nice but now I have a leaking radiator. Leak appears to be somewhere in the fins about half way up on the radiator and closer to one side, possibly where one of the twigs was removed. So what are my options?
1. Is it advisable to try one of the "Stop-Leak" products and hope this seals it off?
2. Can a radiator service shop repair this sort of leak and would it be necessary to remove the radiator from the tractor?
3. Would it be better to consider a new radiator and if so, where is the best place to obtain a quality replacement?
I've never had the radiator off and in looking it over I get the feeling it may not be all that easy. In addition to the upper and lower hose connections, I see four bolts on each side which are reasonably clean and easily loosened up. Then I understand there are two studs somewhere on the bottom side that I haven't found yet. Also, the steering shaft passes through the radiator which will have to be removed. Have I missed anything?
Any advice, tips, words of wisdom, etc., will be much appreciated.
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