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CharlesTx · Sep 16, 2022

I am faced with a leaking radiator around the lower hose inlet. Also have a seep around one fin where it
goes into top tank. Looking inside at the fins that can be seen some are plugged with rust. All of these
issues can be fixed for a price which approaches the price of a new radiation. I found a couple of new
for $800 plus freight. Not many shops left that can work on these old radiators. The only shop I found
is 120 miles one way. I am located about 30 miles south of Waco Texas. Two questions is it better to fix
the old radiator or buy new? Does any member located in Central Texas know of a shop in the Waco Texas
area?

rustred · Sep 16, 2022

a good rad shop will answer that question. we have no eyes on the rad.

rmg · Sep 16, 2022

You are correct, their is basically nobody left that can fix an old radiator. I live in East Texas in the Crockett area. My friend up the road has used a shop in Bryan with good results. Don't know how far you are willing to drive. I can get the name of shop from him if you would like. Email is [email protected]. They fixed a radiator off a AC 7040 for him.

Masseyish · Sep 18, 2022

CharlesTX -- I am lucky in that I have a farmer about 30 miles away who runs a radiator repair shop on the side. Or maybe its the other way around. Regardless, he has repaired several radiators for my Masseys and Fergusons. We have an understanding that if I take him a radiator that isn't worth fixing, I take it back home and go to plan B. Generally, if the metal still has integrity, it can be cleaned and repaired. If the metal is weak at the top or the cores, it can become a lawn ornament. Feel you pain about not having anyone close. That situation is only going to get worse.

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