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Replacing the radiator
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Replacing the radiator
I have not needed to work on my '74 truck for awhile, but the radiator just blew. Gotta deploy my wrenches...
What do I need to know about R&Ring the 10-year old radiator in front of my 300?
What do I need to know about R&Ring the 10-year old radiator in front of my 300?
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The radiator is very simple. Just drain it, remove the hose clamps and hoses, and then there should be two hold downs on the radiator support. After that, it just lifts out. The messy coolant aside, a radiator replacement could be done in front of a parts store in 10 minutes.
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2 Row Radiator
I put this one in when I swapped an I6 into my Bronco. 2 Rows, 180 thermostat. $121 from my Advance Store. Not aluminum though.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_radiator-toughone-or-ready-rad_15920010-p?searchTerm=radiator
When you do your radiator, probably a good time for new hoses as well.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_radiator-toughone-or-ready-rad_15920010-p?searchTerm=radiator
When you do your radiator, probably a good time for new hoses as well.
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Link to radiator
Sorry for the delay guys....
Here is the link that I purchased for my truck. It is wider than the original that I needed to replace. Also the top hose is on the opposite side but since the 300 neck is in the middle of the engine it really wasnt that big of deal just have to go to the local parts store and search for what you need to work. I ended up using a flex hose. On the drivers side of the truck there are pre drilled mounting holes that lined up perfectly with the holes on the radiator to mount it. I havent taken a picture of mine to post but if you guys would like I can do that.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-1979-Ford-F-Series-Truck-Chevy-V8-Conv-2-Row-American-Eagle-Radiator-/141113681006?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item20db07e46e
Here is the link that I purchased for my truck. It is wider than the original that I needed to replace. Also the top hose is on the opposite side but since the 300 neck is in the middle of the engine it really wasnt that big of deal just have to go to the local parts store and search for what you need to work. I ended up using a flex hose. On the drivers side of the truck there are pre drilled mounting holes that lined up perfectly with the holes on the radiator to mount it. I havent taken a picture of mine to post but if you guys would like I can do that.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-1979-Ford-F-Series-Truck-Chevy-V8-Conv-2-Row-American-Eagle-Radiator-/141113681006?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item20db07e46e
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