Rear end change out radiator leak related ?

Discussion in '1947-1954' started by ronaldg, Sep 27, 2009.

  1. ronaldg

    ronaldg Member

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    I no it sounds crazy but is it possible by changing from 4-11 to 3-55 to 1 rearend that my heater core and radiator are both leaking all the sudden.I was reading the forum and all the sudden a light went on mabee thats possible.I have a 7lb radiator cap witch i had before the rearend change out I know it should be 4 or 0 thats my next step and then Iam going to take the radiator out and have it fixed and cleaned any input will be appreceated.
     
  2. vwnate1

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    Vaugely Possible

    As the change in RPM Vs. load may have inched up the operating temperature and pressure .

    If it's just seeping , consider flushingnand using a tube of AlumaSeal , the world's best stop leak , no fooling .

    be aware that nothing will work if there's crud in the system .
     
  3. ronaldg

    ronaldg Member

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    Radiator

    Hi nate ya i put some of that radiator sealer in when i restored my heater it stopped the leak in the heater till now I stopped in at a radiator shop in south central la last week and asked how much to flush rout out and fix my leaks he said 50 bucks so cant beat that price.
     

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