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AJC · 04-14-2017, 07:33 AM

My lower radiator outlet crushed. It looks like the hose clamp was tightened to much. Is there anyway to reform it or am I stuck having to buy a new one? The radiator is a 3 core that is brass. Which came in my truck when I bought it. My thoughts were maybe a tailpipe expander, But I don't know if i can find one small enough. Any thoughts?

JustToxic · 04-14-2017, 09:53 AM

Take it to a radiator shop, they have tools to fix brass radiators. Had the same thing happen to me a while back and my local shop was able to fix it while I waited.

**HO455** · 04-14-2017, 10:23 PM

I would have some real concerns if a hose clamp was able to crush it. It would mean that the metal had degraded and a catastrophic failure is just around the corner. Make a trip to a competent radiator shop for an inspection. Well worth the peace of mind in my book.
Good luck.

04-14-2017, 07:33 AM	#1
AJC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Le Sueur MN Posts: 209	Crushed Lower Radiator Outlet My lower radiator outlet crushed. It looks like the hose clamp was tightened to much. Is there anyway to reform it or am I stuck having to buy a new one? The radiator is a 3 core that is brass. Which came in my truck when I bought it. My thoughts were maybe a tailpipe expander, But I don't know if i can find one small enough. Any thoughts? __________________ AJC

04-14-2017, 09:53 AM	#2
JustToxic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Elkhart, Indiana Posts: 292	Re: Crushed Lower Radiator Outlet Take it to a radiator shop, they have tools to fix brass radiators. Had the same thing happen to me a while back and my local shop was able to fix it while I waited. __________________ 1967 Chevy C20 to K20 Conversion "Simply Toxic" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=749409 1971 Chevy C20 Custom Camper LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763775

04-14-2017, 10:23 PM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,270	Re: Crushed Lower Radiator Outlet I would have some real concerns if a hose clamp was able to crush it. It would mean that the metal had degraded and a catastrophic failure is just around the corner. Make a trip to a competent radiator shop for an inspection. Well worth the peace of mind in my book. Good luck. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

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