[Farmall] Leaky radiator

[Jim Becker]

I would say it depends on where the leak is.  If it is on an outer surface 
where it is easy to get to, and not too near any existing solder joints that 
will come apart with the heat, then try Mike Sloane's method #2.  Otherwise, 
go with method #3.

Jim Becker        jim.becker at verizon.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Schmudlach" <mschmudlach at charter.net>
To: "Farmall/IHC mailing list" <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 5:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Farmall] Leaky radiator


>I would try the easy fix first.   Pour in a bottle of Barr's stop leak.
> This should do the trick.
> If after a few attempts it does not cure the problem then go the
> replacement?repair route.
> Mike
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Matt Bell" <bell.matt at gmail.com>
> To: <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 3:21 PM
> Subject: [Farmall] Leaky radiator
>
>
>> Just got at '42 Farmall H running after 15 years of sitting and started 
>> to
>> use it to do a little work clearing some brush.  After I was done I 
>> notice
>> radiator fluid leaking from a small dent in the radiator.  Not sure if it
>> simply rotted through or if it was dinged while clearing brush.  Anyway,
>> anyone have an easy fix for plugging a leaky radiator?  Should I just 
>> take
>> it off and bring it to a shop?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Matt Bell
>>
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>> <div>Just got at '42 Farmall H running after 15 years of sitting and
> started to use it to do a little work clearing some brush.  After I 
> was
> done I notice radiator fluid leaking from a small dent in the
> radiator.  Not sure if it simply rotted through or if it was dinged
> while clearing brush.  Anyway, anyone have an easy fix for
> plugging a leaky radiator?  Should I just take it off and bring 
> it
> to a shop?