Morgan Wright Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I found a NOS core for mine on ebay. Gonna be riding cool now. https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1941-Buick-40-50-1941-Oldsmobile-Radiator-Core-Harrison-4319-2-x24-x17-7-16/371624639649?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-morten- Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 20 minutes ago, Morgan Wright said: I found a NOS core for mine on ebay. Gonna be riding cool now. Thats just great, and rather good timing also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 On 7/20/2018 at 12:03 AM, -morten- said: Have not removed mine yet, but here is how i am told by the helpfull Daves1940Buick56S: ** If you want to pull the radiator the hood has to come off. The hood's a little dynamic once loose so it's best to do with 3 people, one on the front. The grille does not have to come off. The top piece over the radiator is part of the shell and front clip and does not come off. To remove the radiator, pull the water pump and remove the hood. Then take out the bolts holding the radiator on to the shell and lift up and back towards the top of the engine. It takes 2 people although I have been told that back in the day 1 mechanic with a strong back could do it standing on the front bumper. ** Bars Leak radiator fix! Put heavy cardboard on engine side of radiator first. If removing pump, leave fan attached. Fan bolts are a pain to remove in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 "It takes 2 people although I have been told that back in the day 1 mechanic with a strong back could do it standing on the front bumper. " No, it takes one person real easy. No standing on the bumper LOL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) I replaced the water pump on my '39 ........the pump is not bad but getting the bolts started in the fan gave me fits. Then I discovered that someone had stripped one of the bolts in the old fan and replaced it with a different bolt Of course, when I tried to start that bolt in the new water pump it would not start....finally I discovered the difference and found the correct bolt. I did make a tool to help....since you must get the pulley and fan holes aligned, I made a bullet nose pin soldered to a flat piece of stock that allowed me to align the fan, pulley and water pump holes....with that in place I could start the other three. Edited August 5, 2018 by Barney Eaton (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I opened up the old water pump and it wasn't bad. I guess the whole problem was the radiator. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Yesterday with the radiator and water pump still out, I poured 2 quarts muriatic acid into the water jacket to remove the rust. Boy that is some serious stuff. I removed the petcock during the rinse cycle to get a good rinse. Can't believe how fast muriatic acid removes rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) I picked up the old radiator yesterday, they boiled it out, flushed it, fixed the leaks, and painted it! The NOS core I got on ebay had slightly bumped corners and couldn't be used, I returned it. Edited August 18, 2018 by Morgan Wright (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-morten- Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Morgan Wright said: I picked up the old radiator yesterday, they boiled it out, flushed it, fixed the leaks, and painted it! The NOS core I got on ebay had crushed corners and couldn't be used, I returned it. Well, luckly your old one could be reused. Fine that you could return the faulty core. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Today I installed the radiator and new water pump, and all the rest, hoses, belt, etc. Car would not start because I had it outside with the hood off 3 days and it rained, and I forgot to cover the friggin carb. Now the engine is "flooded" but a different kind of flooded. I guess take the spark plugs out and spin it and then let it all dry out a few days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-morten- Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, Morgan Wright said: Today I installed the radiator and new water pump, and all the rest, hoses, belt, etc. Car would not start because I had it outside with the hood off 3 days and it rained, and I forgot to cover the friggin carb. Now the engine is "flooded" but a different kind of flooded. I guess take the spark plugs out and spin it and then let it all dry out a few days? check your engineoil for water. Edited August 20, 2018 by -morten- (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I live on a huge long hill, about 1/4 mile it drops 250 feet elevation. To get the water out of the manifold/engine I rolled the car down the hill in 2nd gear with the ignition off and my foot to the floor. Near the bottom I turned the key on and the car started. This is AFTER I took out the spark plugs and cranked the engine a while, to get most of the water out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-morten- Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 On 8/20/2018 at 11:03 PM, Morgan Wright said: I live on a huge long hill, about 1/4 mile it drops 250 feet elevation. To get the water out of the manifold/engine I rolled the car down the hill in 2nd gear with the ignition off and my foot to the floor. Near the bottom I turned the key on and the car started. This is AFTER I took out the spark plugs and cranked the engine a while, to get most of the water out. no water in oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 6 hours ago, -morten- said: no water in oil? No, the water went in the carburetor. The oil has no froth on the dipstick. If any got in the oil, it dried out when I drove it 30 miles Sunday. Get your radiator out yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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