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Merlin in NW Arkansas
08-07-2006 10:19:19
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Re: Removing the radiator on a 1955 in reply to RBTXS, 08-06-2006 16:45:34
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Hello, RBTXS! Yes...you need to get the cab up a little bit, to remove the hood. If you have a White (Crenlo) cab, it hinges at the rear axle mounts. Just remove the front bolts, and make sure you have enough slack in the wiring and coolant lines. Then, jack the front of the cab up a little, and you can remove the hood. If you have a Hiniker, Cozy, or Year-Around cab, most of them are hinged at the rear, too. Be careful to block the cab, once it is raised a few inches. If you can remove the fan bolts and the fan, the grill can stay in place. This most often will not work. So, it will be necessary to remove the six, 5/8" bolts that hold the grill in place. You will need some kind of hoist to lft the grille: it weighs around 200 pounds. The front weights can stay put. With the grille off, then you can move the oil coolers and lines out of the way. They run over the top of the radiator top tank. I wish I was there to help! Best wishes for a successful repair! If you are having the core rebuilt, you might want to include an extra row of cores, to enhance cooling. I also recommend a six blade fan, if your tractor tends to run hot. The 1955 is a very nice handling tractor!
Merlin
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