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Non-Pressurized Radiator - Restoration Question

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LarryMaine

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My 1940 9N came with an original radiator and modern replacement radiator. See photos of the 9N. Prior owner replaced radiator telling me the original radiator had coolant coming out of the top, and it leaked. I presume he just overfilled the radiator, but it probably does also leak as there is obvious damage to the core. I would like to find some specialist who has experience replacing the core of these early hard to find radiators. No one here in Maine does proper radiator work for restorations. I would be happy to send it out to anywhere in the US for restoration. Does anyone have any experience with any companies or individuals who can do this work? Most specialist radiator shops just do not want to work on these early Ford radiators. Thanks for any suggestions, Larry. Happy thanksgiving to all.
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Back in the day,when a radiator leaked,the tube that leaked was pinched off and soldered. It isn't
pretty,but with the Ns over engineered radiators,there would be plenty of cooling.
 
Find a local radiator shop. Back in the day radiator shops were on every corner but nowadays they are getting harder to find. Thy 9N non-pressurized radiator used the
STANT chrome plated cap, and original early ones were chrome over brass. The later 2N Pressurized radiator caps will not fit on the earl units. The good news is that you
can still get the STANT cap rebuild kit, p/n B-8100-K. Some old farmers used to put oatmeal in the system to stop leaks. You can find OEM STANT caps often on ebay. Yours
shown is not OEM. I also noticed your GENERATOR does not have a belt tensioning device. I can tell by the large barrel you have the 9N-10000-C unit which you could get
the belt kit at a dealer. I have an OEM kit if you are interested. My email is open.

FORD 2N-10181 BELT TENSIONING KIT; USED ON THE 9N-10000-C GEN ONLY:
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Tim Daley(MI)
 
This is how the tractor came to me, I am actually looking to pick up the period correct brake and clutch pedals. The foot pegs are also funny. One is correct, but one has a ball at the end and has a casting code that looks like it was from a Massy Harris or other similar tractor. Over 80 years, a lot can happen. Thanks, Larry.
 
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