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#10750 12/14/2002 4:11 AM | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 6 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 6 | I have a 52' with the round core that seems to not produce any heat. So, it must be plugged-up. Should I pull it and run it down to the radiator shop? (what would they do and what's a fair price?) Or, is there something I can do at home on a beer budget? | | |
#10751 12/14/2002 4:45 AM | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,248 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,248 | Only thing I might suggest you try, if it is plugged with lime/scale, would be CLR, or some other type of product like that. Remove the core from the heater and try filling it with the above. Let it stand for a while then try flushing it through with a garden hose. Might work, might not. I think for a price they are reproducing new cores for the recirculating heaters. You buy them and reuse your tank ends.  | | |
#10752 12/14/2002 3:52 PM | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 21 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 21 | Round heater core from my 48 was plugged with very low flow, but did not leak. It was suggested to try flushing with white vinegar. The white vinegar flush really worked. Now water flows freely thru the core, but flows even better thru all the leaks that were unplugged during the flush. Replacement cores are insanely expensive
1948 Chevy
5 window
"6" powered
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