Radiator leaking on TO30

Radiator fins look rough but up till now it hasn't leaked, but noticed the other day coolant running down on trailer. I topped her off and some still leaks out in a steady stream. Can it be fixed or do I need a new radiator and if I need a new one where can I get one?
 
My local radiator shop repairman told me my old TO35 radiator was well made back
in the day. He repaired the leak for about $40.

Remember, you have certain attachment tabs, etc, so not just any new cheap radiator will
fit your tractor.

He told me to keep the radiator cap loose, that would keep pressure off the old radiator
and would still keep the motor cool.

So far, I have kept the cap loose and the temp has stayed within the proper range, even
plowing, mowing heavy grass, etc,

I run a 50/50 distilled water, antifreeze coolant solution.
 
U sure it's the radiator? I find many more leaky water pumps than radiators.
Like Maxwell, I also do not tighten radiator caps... not in the 40 odd years I been messin with this stuff. And I have another bad habit I do not intend to break.... I like to look at thermostats... check if they are working right or not... then, either way, I throw it in the metal scrap trash can.......
 
I did not look that close the other day but it looked like it was coming from radiator because water was collecting in bottom of shroud area and blowing around with fan turning. I will look closely, but it is parked at hunting camp 100 miles away.
 
Locate the leak and mark with chalk . Remove radiator and clean area with a small wire brush , get it really clean , use some Hydrochloric acid if you need to . Once clean solder the leak closed , if it is really bad crimp the tube closed and solder it shut . One tube less will not hurt the operation of the radiator . There is no way that the modern reproduction replacements are anywhere near the quality of the originals .
 

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