Wand for radiator

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What's a good tool for blowing debris from tractor radiators, preferably amazon, ebay, TSC, etc.
 
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Milton can be found on amazon, that's a fairly good air handling parts vendor.
 
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I use one of these - keep it behind the tractor seat when mowing the field. When the engine temp starts creeping up, just brush the chafe/seeds off of the radiator fins and screens without any damage.


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I pull out the radiator screen and use an air hose or garden hose on it. That screen is tough and durable.

I don't like to use a lot of pressure on the radiator itself. The fins bend too easily. So I use the garden hose set for a mild spray and work the water from the fan side forward. At the same time I have a a soft brush to apply some dish soap to the radiator fins. Amazing how much dirt comes off.
 
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I use condenser spray cleaner like ref. techs use,good heavy dose let foam up set 10 mins lightly risen.
 
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I have two of these. One is unchanged and the other was modified. I cross-threaded a bolt into the end, cut the bolt flush, ground it to remove the sharp edges, and made a sawcut nearly 1/2 way through the tube near the end so it blows at 90 degrees. Since there's no 90 degree bend needed, it fits in some very tight spots. I'd post a pic but the BIL borrowed it:)

 
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What's a good tool for blowing debris from tractor radiators, preferably amazon, ebay, TSC, etc.
I use a B&D 20v blower. Beats having to start the air compressor and to built up pressure and does as good a job.
 

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