Posted by FarmallCT on December 18, 2017 at 09:57:02 from (69.113.247.196):
Hi All,
I am getting ready to install a new radiator core in my Farmall F-20. I have not installed a new core before and wanted to see if there is anything special that needs to be done when installing the new one.
I have the new core along with the upper and lower gaskets. My main question is, do I/should I put any type of gasket sealer on or should the cork gaskets be enough on their own? If so, what kind of gasket sealer? I have some indian head gasket sealer along with high temp head gasket sealer if either of those would work. Also, if I end up sandblasting the tanks and the side pieces, what should I use on the inside to protect it, or is normal primer fine?
Last question is, should I be painting the radiator core? How did it come originally and is there any benefit to painting it vs leaving as plain metal? And if so is there any special paint to use? I know some people paint letter series radiators black, but I haven't seen many F-20s with recent new radiators to compare it to.
This is a unrestored tractor, and I have yet to decide if I will end up restoring it or not. I will be running antifreeze in it, not sure if that makes any difference.
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