66 6cyl radiator leak....and ignition switch question.

[okie4570]

Has a pin hole about 4" from the bottom, squirts a fair stream. Would like to keep it if possible as it's got the cap on the left side of the tank original. Is this repairable or just replace it?

Next issue. Keys were not included with the u15, so I pulled a door lock, had a key made, and it didn't fit the ignition. I've drilled one out before, but this one just spins with the drill. Ideas ???

 

[B RON CO]

Hi, an old fashioned radiator shop can solder closed a damaged tube. If more than two or three need to be closed off your better off with a new radiator. Good luck

 

[okie4570]

Does this look like a match for the original? Need to measure but it looks encouraging.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MI0sGC9puW1QIVTGp-Ch25JQ3ZEAQYASABEgJDrfD_BwE

 

[sprdv1]

Does this look like a match for the original? Need to measure but it looks encouraging.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MI0sGC9puW1QIVTGp-Ch25JQ3ZEAQYASABEgJDrfD_BwE

Don't want to go through one of our vendors?

 

[okie4570]

Don't want to go through one of our vendors?

Yes. but they don't carry a left side cap, and this one is $60 cheaper plus free shipping.

 

[Slowleak]

Pour some black pepper in it.
I would get it repaired if possible. I ordered a Spectra radiator for my 77. As soon as I got it I sent it back. It must have weighed 5 pounds less than my stock radiator and wasn't a perfect fit.

It's tough to find a good one that matches the original. Got mine re-cored.

 

[okie4570]

Ha, I wondered how many replies I'd get before the pepper trick was mentioned.

 

[djhudson05]

A good radiator shop should be able to repair it. If the core has more than one leak or the tubes are rotting, they should be able to re-core it and use your original tanks.