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Old Dec 4, 2019 | 02:00 PM
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Radiator, bought a replacement. Murrey brand from auto parts store, there was an extra outlet at the bottom that had a factory rubber cap and clamp. Well after it took pressure I was cleaning up and wiped it noticed if I pushed on it It would leak, ended up putting a thicker cap on it with new clamp and it holds. The factory cap was made with uneven thickness , so just wanted to let everyone know to if you buy one of these radiators , you might want to invest in a heavier rubber cap and clamp,
 
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What year van do you have and which engine?
 
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What year van do you have and which engine?
2011 e350 with 3/8 nipples for tranny cooler
 
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Old Dec 4, 2019 | 08:49 PM
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2011 e350 with 3/8 tranny nipples
 
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Wow that last post. hahaha I just put a new radiator from NAPA in my work van and have an o-ring at the top transmission cooler line leaking. Pisses me off but oh well.
 
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Ya I am going to try to find a rubber stopper that will fit inside diameter off nipple then put back on the rubber cap for added protection, the cap not that thick I bet it fails after a year and will turn into engine overheat,,, thinking how to sell my idea to Murrey, what you think of the idea of the stopper?
 
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The 3rd. small fitting on my '93's radiator (w/351) is for a coolant line that goes to the throttle body.

Does an E350 (with ? engine) not have TB cooling?
 
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Nope, V10. the original one had what looked like a knock out area where 3rd is...I guess I know know why it's there, must be a cross fit

 
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So it's not threaded? A threaded plug would be better than a rubber cap, I'd think.
 
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No it's like the other outlets with the **** on the end to help the clamp from slipping
 
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