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Oct 7, 2013 | 06:53 PM

tylert1976

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Radiator question

I'm fairly sure my radiator is gummed up and causing the truck to run hot. The local shop quoted me about $130 to rod and clean it. I also saw several new radiators on Ebay around this price, including this one:http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPECTRA-PREMIUM-CU433-Radiator-/390636738199?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5af3c39697&vxp=mtr
Here is the current radiator:

I don't know the size. Any suggestions? Links?

Also, can I remove the condenser?

I've removed the rest of the AC already.

Oct 7, 2013 | 06:56 PM

Beechkid

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Big diff in q/a between oem and the Chinese stuff....have the oem rebuilt.

Oct 8, 2013 | 01:51 AM

mark a.

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Get the Super Cooler fixed. That little whimpy ebay rad is a piece of junk.
No reason not to remove it if the rest of the system is gone.

Oct 8, 2013 | 05:49 AM

jim collins

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Fix the super cooler one ,better than aftermarkets. I have one of those from my 460 but it needs a new core. I'm still going to keep it just in case i might need it and get it fixed.

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Oct 8, 2013 | 07:52 AM

rottenstock

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Not trying to hi-jack your thread here.

I swapped out the front of my 76 with the grill and core support from a 79 and now my 76 radiator doesn't sit in the core support correctly. I had to make it work but honestly, I don't really trust it. It's sturdy enough but if i ever take this thing off road, I want to have more confidence in the radiator.

What's a good price to pay for a used 79 radiator? Does it matter if the clip had A/C? I might have a guy who'd be willing to trade my 76 radiator for a 79. Also know a guy who's got a radiator from a 74. So many choices,

Why wouldn't Ford just keep the radiator designs the same?