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I couldn't find anything in a search. I hope this is the correct forum.

I need to pull the radiator out of Clyde ('37 1/2 ton) to have a leak repaired. Any tricks or tips to pulling it without removing the radiator shell?

Thanks in advance,

Do you have a Shop Manual?

I cannot find a 1937 Shop Manual on-line.
1938 Chevrolet Shop Manual

I do

Does it show describe radiator removal, as in the 1938 manual (probably not, or you would not be posting/asking this)?

Although, the 1937 & 1938 truck radiators appear to be the same?

https://vccachat.org/ubbthreads.php/topics/377432/1937-chevrolet-radiator-removal.html

It does have a similar write up. Thanks for the recommendation. I broke the cardinal rule and had not referenced the manual. Please for give me.

Good, Justin

There is nothing wrong with posting a question.

Since my '37 has a 250 inch engine, I have to pull the thermostat housing and water pump to get radiator out. I never had the original engine, so have no idea how that works. Once I have the pump and housing out of the way, the radiator will come up and lay over the top of the engine, then slide it out under the hood supports. It would be easier to pull the hood off, but I have done it a couple times with hood in place. Once you drain coolant and unhook hoses, plug the outlets with caps or plastic bags and rubber bands. While the radiator is face down over the engine, it always seems to leak coolant on the fender and your legs as you menuver it out.

Joe