[TR] to re-core or not to re-core

[Andrew Uprichard]

My grandfather smoked 3 packs a day all his life and died of old age in his
late eighties, but as a physician I know that he was one of the lucky few.
I guess with the radiator I just played the odds.  But thanks to everyone
who replied - to the distribution list and 1:1.

Andrew Uprichard

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Subject: Re: [TR] to re-core or not to re-core

> > So I did (get it re-cored, that is) 
> > 
> > Good decision or a waste of money ? 

I'm sure it was a good decision.  I had my '59 tested too, after it had sat
for 30 years in a shed in Ossinnee, NY.  Tested fine. so I simply soaked it
in Simple Green for several days, reverse flushed several times until it ran
clear.  Have been running the original radiator for a few years now with no
hint of an overheating problem.  Then, this is NH and overheating is a rare
dream even for a young man.  Note:  Apparently salt had not damaged the
fins. 
Terry
New Hampshire
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