I have a 1997 F53 Superduty chassis on my 32' Class A motorhome. I think the radiator leaks from the seam between the metal core and the plastic tank and need to pull it so I can take it to the shop. It does not look like there is any easy way to get this radiator out though. Anybody know the procedure? It definitely won't come out from the top.

 

I see nobody has responded to your post and when I first read the post I wasn't sure if I should since I haven't pulled a rad on an F53 chassis, but have on a 460 in a John Deere chassis . Have you looked the job over and thought about taking the rad out the bottom once you have the MH raised enough in the front to make sure you can clear the rad. Might require removing the fan and clutch to get clearance but it would seem that once you have them out and then remove the rad fasteneres and diconnect everything from radiator you should be able to lower the radiator out of the engine comparment. If necesary you can lift and move the rad towards the back of the vehicle to clear the lower mounts. You might have to look closely for any through the radiator retainers that may be used for mounting other coolers.

John

 

Thanks, It looks extremely difficult. Probably take it to a shop. Found one place that will do it (other than a motorhome dealer or Ford truck dealer, both of which are top dollar) and they will send the rad down the street to a guy who may be able to fix it, rather than replace it.

 

Looks like the stop leak stuff is working (for now anyway). Ran it for half an hour in the driveway and no leaks, not a drop.