[Tigers] re-coring

[Larry Allbritton]

Hi Jim
  I had a local radiator shop put together a Modine XL 4 row for my Tiger tanks.  It has performed well over the last 5+ years.  I have a 6 blade trimmed mechanical fan and also a 16inch pusher electric which I use only in stop n go situations occasionally.  The car received a new crate 302 about 4 years ago and I noticed that that new motor runs cooler in general than the old stock 260.  
   
  Larry
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Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:28:08 EDT
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Subject: [Tigers] re-coring
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Hello,
 
As overheating has been deviling me (surprise, surprise), I've had a
 modern  
six bladed fan installed, a pusher electric fan, and a gulp bottle for
 when it 
 pukes.
 
A laser thermometer shows a  temp drop of  only 12 degrees across  the 
radiator and it is not consistent in temp: there is an area that is
  considerably 
cooler than the main area.
 
Looks like it is time to get the radiator re-cored. I am asking of any
 tips  
in this regard. What works, should/can I get it done locally, or if
 there is a 
 magic bullet lurking out there. I want to stay with a copper/original
 style  
radiator, not an aluminum one. There is a local shop that could do the
  work, 
but I'd like to benefit from the accumulated wisdom of  you Listers.
 
Best regards,
 
 
Jim  Armstrong
Mk 1A 382002083
LRXFE