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The radiator in question is out of the car, been dry probably 50 years. Is there a way to clean it out and test it? Was thinking anout filling it up with clr and water and swish it around for a while and then drain it. But as far as testing it for leaks I have no clue how.

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1954 Lincoln Capri
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Brad, given your location and the fact you’ve got factory air if at all possible I’d run that past a radiators shop for a full test and maybe a rodding out. You’re going to need all cooling you can get. Those early Lincoln’s were good that way new.

miker
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