TR2/3/3A What is my radiator made of? Brass?

[Momikey]

Hey I'm going to solder a tiny hole on my radiator it is the original radiator on my tr3a what is it made of? Brass, copper or steel?

 

[ed_h]

On my TR6--and I'd wager the TR3 is the same--copper core and brass tanks.

Ed

 

[CJD]

Yes!

The tanks are brass, but the neck is tin.

 

[TomMull]

John,
Did you put the original core back in?
Tom

 

[Tinkerman]

You really need to take it to a radiator shop and have them test it for leaks. Much easier to fix now than later. If you can, take it to a small shop rather than a big box national radiator company. My experience is that the smaller shop will work with you and it is usuallu a pleasant experience

Good luck, Tinkerman

 

[CJD]

John,
Did you put the original core back in?
Tom

If you go exactly midway down this page, you'll see what I did:

https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcf/showthread.php?102796-Beginning-the-TR2-Bodywork/page5

Essentially, I had 3 radiators. Not a single one of the three were usable, so I split off the best parts of the three and built up a "new" one.

 

[TomMull]

John, It appears that there is nothing you can't do, and to the very highest of standards. Wonderful documentation to boot. Tom