Bent Radiator Fins

[RickP]

Gents,

How do I go about repairing a late version FFR radiator with bent fins. I purchased a cheap-0 AutoCraft 6 n 1 fin straightener but it's not going to work. Doesn't come close to the honey comb fin configuration.

[wareaglescott]

Cant help you there but I purchased one of these, trimmed it to size and painted it black and attached with a sort of zip tie device to protect my radiator from further damage. Works great.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Honeycomb-Radiator-Protector-19-x-26-Inch,3545.html

[RickP]

Cant help you there but I purchased one of these, trimmed it to size and painted it black and attached with a sort of zip tie device to protect my radiator from further damage. Works great.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Honeycomb-Radiator-Protector-19-x-26-Inch,3545.html

Thank you Scott. That will surely help things from getting worse.

[Derald Rice]

I have used popsicle sticks with success, they seem to be the right thickness, they are soft enough to not damage a fin, and you get a treat as you work. The dog also likes popsicles, so that makes me special.

[RickP]

Scott -

did you mount the honey comb with the "Honeycomb Mounting Kit for Transmission Coolers/Fans/Shrouds"?

[RickP]

I have used popsicle sticks with success, they seem to be the right thickness, they are soft enough to not damage a fin, and you get a treat as you work. The dog also likes popsicles, so that makes me special.

Thanks Derald

I just so happen to have some popsicles in the freezer. I'll give that technique a try.

[wareaglescott]

Scott -

did you mount the honey comb with the "Honeycomb Mounting Kit for Transmission Coolers/Fans/Shrouds"?

I used these and they have worked great

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-13001?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-derale-cooling-products&gclid=CjwKCAjwxo3OBRBpEiwAS7X62fD6GcGa1G7eX_YCvnRo RazAJZESjCNOZe8oj31Ua090zedAvt7cKBoCi1IQAvD_BwE

[RickP]

I used these and they have worked great

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-13001?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-derale-cooling-products&gclid=CjwKCAjwxo3OBRBpEiwAS7X62fD6GcGa1G7eX_YCvnRo RazAJZESjCNOZe8oj31Ua090zedAvt7cKBoCi1IQAvD_BwE

Perfect,

Thank you Scott.

[RJD]

Cant help you there but I purchased one of these, trimmed it to size and painted it black and attached with a sort of zip tie device to protect my radiator from further damage. Works great.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Honeycomb-Radiator-Protector-19-x-26-Inch,3545.html

You just rescued me too. I accidentally knocked over my chassis dolly the other day which was leaning against the wall, and it fell against the radiator. Even though I had the front and back of the radiator protected with cardboard, it took a hit. :mad: