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Radiator
Do you guys know of anybody that carries an aluminum radiator that will fit a 1965 F250 with a 352? Do I need special brackets or does it bolt right in if there is one that fits?
who makes them? How much? any web links?
any help is appreciated.
who makes them? How much? any web links?
any help is appreciated.
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Browsing an issue of 'Classic Truck Magazine' and came across couple of referrals. www.wizardcooling.com and www.coolcraft.com. Suggest going to the magazine web site and run a search on 'aluminum radiators' see what you come up with. www.classictrucksweb.com . Don't recall seeing any mid-60's articles on radiator installation in back issues.
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Are you set on aluminum for any particular reason? Copper and brass are both better conductors of heat, and stronger. Radiators.com sells them. normal, and a heavy duty version for under $200. I've used them before, and was supprised by how well they are made. Those aluminum units will save you about 10 pounds, but there are alot of other ways to shave 10 pounds off a 4000 pound truck. That and I've lost an aluminum radiator to hitting a grasshopper at 90 mph
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If you have the original suggest re-cored, eliminate installation issue. Believe good radiator shop can install what ever type material desired, perhaps more knowledgeable member can advise. If over heating is an issue then may be something else going on, timing; engine or radiator flush. Never have had an over heating problem with either one of my 65's. Had the smaller radiator for the 6 cylinder engine and used it for years after swapping to V8 and never overheated. Later changed to the larger radiator, which I regret because now unable to get cab warm enough in winter. The radiators are interchangeable over number of years. If had to do over, would have original re-cored, getting the right combination of inlet/outlet along with inside or outside mounts to radiator support can be a pain in the backside. Though would add my $.02
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No guys, I am not stuck on aluminum radiators. I am just looking for something somewhat lighter to replace my leaking stock radiator. I dont have overheating issues either.
I do have a local shop that can recore radiators, but this thing is so old I think its time for a whole new unit.
I do have a local shop that can recore radiators, but this thing is so old I think its time for a whole new unit.
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Mike,
I just installed an aluminum radiator in my son's 62 from Summitt ($169). I bought the biggest one they had, and also purchased the installation kit. I'll try to get some pics of it tomorrow.
I just installed an aluminum radiator in my son's 62 from Summitt ($169). I bought the biggest one they had, and also purchased the installation kit. I'll try to get some pics of it tomorrow.
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Here's what I ordered...
SUM-380431 31"L X 19"H X 2 7/8" W.
SUM-380100 Universal mounting kit.
Not sure about the braiding kit; it looks like it would work though. One note of caution on ordering the radiator--make sure the outlets (top and bottom) are on the correct side for your particular motor. I opted to purchase the stainless steel hoses--look good, and it's really easy to route the metal hoses like you want them!
SUM-380431 31"L X 19"H X 2 7/8" W.
SUM-380100 Universal mounting kit.
Not sure about the braiding kit; it looks like it would work though. One note of caution on ordering the radiator--make sure the outlets (top and bottom) are on the correct side for your particular motor. I opted to purchase the stainless steel hoses--look good, and it's really easy to route the metal hoses like you want them!
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Finally got the truck up and running with the aluminum radiator. Learned a few lessons, so maybe this will save someone the headache...
I purchased the stainless steel radiator hoses, just for ease of maintenance; they look great and went on really easy. However, I put too much water/antifreeze in the radiator (which has a billet overflow tank installed) and the upper hose popped off the water neck. It dowsed my entire engine, including the brand new air filter. I filled it up and really cranked down on the clamps; same thing happened once it built up pressure and heat--long story short, don't overfill the crossflow radiator, leave some room for thermal expansion... the pressure/water didn't have anywhere to go once it filled up the overflow, so it just kicked off the upper hose. Make sure you get a good thermostat, because with this aluminum radiator, it's gonna get a good workout! I absolutely love the new aluminum crossflow radiator, and I highly recommend it!
I purchased the stainless steel radiator hoses, just for ease of maintenance; they look great and went on really easy. However, I put too much water/antifreeze in the radiator (which has a billet overflow tank installed) and the upper hose popped off the water neck. It dowsed my entire engine, including the brand new air filter. I filled it up and really cranked down on the clamps; same thing happened once it built up pressure and heat--long story short, don't overfill the crossflow radiator, leave some room for thermal expansion... the pressure/water didn't have anywhere to go once it filled up the overflow, so it just kicked off the upper hose. Make sure you get a good thermostat, because with this aluminum radiator, it's gonna get a good workout! I absolutely love the new aluminum crossflow radiator, and I highly recommend it!
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I am afraid I don't understand. The radiator with an overflow should be totally full to the top, the overflow tank should be about half full. When it warms up it should push the expanding coolant into the overflow tank and when it cools it draws it back into the radiator to keep it completely full. It sounds like maybe the radiator cap is not functioning properly to me and holding too much pressure in the system.
Any other thoughts????
Any other thoughts????