Radiator Interchangability
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Radiator Interchangability
I'm trying to find a used radiator to put in my truck. Any chance someone could post rough dimensions for me? I don't need depth, just width and height. I have a 2wd f250.
Does anyone have any experience modifying to fit? Pictures of custom jobs would be great.
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Does anyone have any experience modifying to fit? Pictures of custom jobs would be great.
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I don't think that it will matter if it has A/C but I may be wrong, I think that the core is roughly 25"ish wide and 19- 19 1/2" tall depending on where you are located Kragen Checkers or Schucks have pretty good prices on radiators, around the $200 range they wanted around $400 to re core mine at a shop.
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If that is the 4 Row Super cooling rad you are only going to get to be able to put the same one back in.
Most trucks have 2 row rads.
Camper Specials came with special cooling.
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion...perspecial.JPG
I suggest to not fool around wasting time looking for and spending money on fuel.
Just get a new one with a lifetime warranty.or have that one rebuilt.
Yes it will be $400.00 but it will be well worth the money.
Most trucks have 2 row rads.
Camper Specials came with special cooling.
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion...perspecial.JPG
I suggest to not fool around wasting time looking for and spending money on fuel.
Just get a new one with a lifetime warranty.or have that one rebuilt.
Yes it will be $400.00 but it will be well worth the money.
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I just purchased and installed a brand new radiator last week from Radiators.com. out of Oklahoma City.
It was less than $200 including the shipping and has lifetime warranty. It's a 3 row for a non A/C truck with dim. of 19" x 26"
You may want to go new for those kind of prices.
It was less than $200 including the shipping and has lifetime warranty. It's a 3 row for a non A/C truck with dim. of 19" x 26"
You may want to go new for those kind of prices.
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Radiators.com has a radiator for a reg 78 f250, but not a camper special. The radiator is four core, so it should be plenty. Will it fit my truck?
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I had a 2 row for a 302 and bought a 3 row that was wider for a bigger motor but the bolt holes were there for the bigger radiator . 77 ford f-100 2wd 302 no a/c . Bought it from napa auto parts $180.00 . Ran a 15" electric fan and ditched the stock fan and what a difference in cooling power . Only run the electric thru drive thrus and bad traffic , water pump has lasted 6 years because of know stress on water pump bearing with stock fan weight . Only way to go and wont kill any animals if there hiding in the engine compartment , like cats , lots of room to work too. KFLORD77.
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Originally Posted by pokerpuller
Radiators.com has a radiator for a reg 78 f250, but not a camper special. The radiator is four core, so it should be plenty. Will it fit my truck?
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If you can wait till tomorrow I can get you a modine part# and dimensions to check yours against
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if you do decide to go with the elec fan setup (which does work very nice) you can buy a thermostat at most parts stores that will controll what temp it comes on and off at, it's fully adjustable and easy to install. All you have to do is drive.
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It is my understanding that Radiators.com should be able to help you with the dimensions and size/type radiator for your camper special. Just give them the specifics. I was quite satisfied with their knowledge. The rep. asked me to measure the size, what type of flange, etc. for my engine/truck type. Not advocating them specifically, but you should be able to give anyone the engine size, dimensions of the radiator, mounting type, etc.... and they should be able to give you an exact fit, or talk you through it. Their were multiple sizes & types for my 351M and we were able to narrow it down to an exact flange mount and size. My local shops did the same thing, but could not beat their prices.
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A large part of the reason they couldn't help me find one specifically for my truck is I don't have the original one. When I bought the truck it was basically a body, frame, and rear axle. I would love that part # project supercab. Thanks.
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Stick with the stock type thermostatic fan clutch and shroud. It is more efficient, reliable, and much cheaper than an electric setup. Spend your $$$, engineering, debug, and fabrication time elsewhere.
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