Sounds intiguing.
Replacing the radiator
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,493
Likes: 1
From: Great NW
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?
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,986
Likes: 104
From: Boise, Idaho
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.
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Central KY
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.
Trending Topics
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 4
From: Gulf Coast, MS
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
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GeneStoner
Ford Inline Six, 200, 250, 4.9L / 300
3
Jan 15, 2003 05:08 PM
might_b_giant
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Mar 16, 2001 04:44 PM