Radiator/ will this work?
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Radiator/ will this work?
I have a 69 f 100 360 V8 automatic 2wd no air cond. Will this radiator work?
73 72 FORD F-100 PICKUP 5.0L V8 RADIATOR NIB BRAND NEW - eBay (item 400193107568 end time Mar-06-11 15:13:02 PST)
73 72 FORD F-100 PICKUP 5.0L V8 RADIATOR NIB BRAND NEW - eBay (item 400193107568 end time Mar-06-11 15:13:02 PST)
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It should fit, but I had a really bad experience getting an alum radiator on Ebay...major leaks through the threads at the transmission line couplings + cheap material. In the end after trying to reach out to the seller for 6 months they took it back for 1/2 the price. Judging by the price this radiator is very cheap, therefore its China made. I suggest you stay from it if you are not planning on changing it out in 6 months. You can consider Spectra Radiators (Canada) from ClearlyAuto. I got a copper 4 row unit and haven't had any issues.
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Pretty straight forward.
1. Drain the system.
2. Disconnect the shroud
3. Disconnect the fan
4. Unbolt the radiator and radiator hoses
5. Reattach new radiator with all hoses
6. Reattach the fan and shroud
7. Flush the system while running heat (new radiator might have debris inside)
8. Fill it up with new coolant to 1" below the neck.
9. Run the engine until thermostat opens up and top of with additional coolant.
10. Put the cap back on and watch for any leaks especially at where the hoses are.
~1 hour work.
I recommend getting a petcock radiator valve as well since it makes future flush jobs much easier and cleaner.
1. Drain the system.
2. Disconnect the shroud
3. Disconnect the fan
4. Unbolt the radiator and radiator hoses
5. Reattach new radiator with all hoses
6. Reattach the fan and shroud
7. Flush the system while running heat (new radiator might have debris inside)
8. Fill it up with new coolant to 1" below the neck.
9. Run the engine until thermostat opens up and top of with additional coolant.
10. Put the cap back on and watch for any leaks especially at where the hoses are.
~1 hour work.
I recommend getting a petcock radiator valve as well since it makes future flush jobs much easier and cleaner.
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No need to remove the grille...you just unbolt two bolts at each of the side flanges and pull the radiator up. Trickiest part is removing the fan and the shroud...depending on your set up.
To flush the system, just go to the parts store and get a radiator flush and pour it down the empty new radiator with added water. Run the engine for a while with heat on and empty everything out. You might have to do few cycles to get all the crud out (if there is any). Check the instructions on the package.
To flush the system, just go to the parts store and get a radiator flush and pour it down the empty new radiator with added water. Run the engine for a while with heat on and empty everything out. You might have to do few cycles to get all the crud out (if there is any). Check the instructions on the package.
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If you are having overheating issues than yes... having no shroud is the first culprit in overheating. Instead of forcing outside air through the radiator, the fan is just throwing the hot air around the engine compartment. I suggest you get one. LMC should have some.
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