REPAIR RADIATOR — Continued
RODDING
1.
Heat melt and wire brush off the solder that secures two side brackets (1) and (2) to two end tanks (3) and (4).
2.
Heat melt and wire brush off the solder that secures two end tanks (3) and (4) to core (5).
3.
Wire brush rust, scale, and sediment from core tube openings (1).
4.
Locate plugged tubes (1) by directing water into tubes. Check for flow at opposite end.
5.
Insert a metal rod (2) long enough and slightly smaller in diameter than tubes (1) through tubes to remove blockage.
6.
Clear tubes (1) until water flows through freely.
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