450B Radiator Replacement

[LyleC]

My 450B radiator has a couple of rusted out holes in the bottom tank along with some pin holes. What are my replacement options? Has anyone ordered one of these https://www.brokentractor.com/p/john-de ... -at116777/ or know of any other aftermarket options?

[Jim B]

Lavoy provides this site for us to use, and he sells parts. Check with him.

[77 Ford]

I've never seen a one that a decent dedicated radiator shop could not fix. I know they exist but they normally can work miracles.

[LyleC]

Lavoy provides this site for us to use, and he sells parts. Check with him.

Unfortunately he does not have anything.

[LyleC]

I've never seen a one that a decent dedicated radiator shop could not fix. I know they exist but they normally can work miracles.

I don't doubt that... I'm just not sure what I have is worth fixing up. As you can see there are some existing holes and others on the way as when I had the holes sealed up I saw other pinhole leaks when I was pressure testing it. Would need a new core as well.

[Buckhorn]

Look for a radiator shop near you and get an estimate.
You can probably find a used one somewhere, but may run into the same problem.

[Jim B]

Sometimes sharing your general location jogs one's memory of something in your area. There is a place to add it to your profile then it is always shown.

[jsal]

Detroit Radiator is who I have used in the past three re cores they are a manufacturimg company or radiators and air to air heat exchangers locations all over the US check them out have web site


JIM S

[cordlesscarpenter]

Tried finding a dedicated radiator shop about a year ago and most places don't repair them anymore, in fact most places just laughed at me. They said the people with the knowledge and tools to do it just aren't around anymore. I'm sure there a a few left out there but finding a local shop might prove to be challenging. If you're trying to save some $, you might find someone on FB marketplace of craigslist parting out a machine, just a thought. Good luck.

[LyleC]

Ended up buying one through these guys. https://radiatorsupplyhouse.com/

First one they sent didn’t fit but they quickly sent a modified one and after 10 or so hours it has been working good.

If anyone is interested in the original let me know.

[78turbo]

I used one of the radiators from them also and they are good to deal with. The quality is good and the customer service is top notch.