Radiator Question
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Radiator Question
Does anyone know of a radiator from a donor that can be adapted to fit a 60 f100? I got the original radiator fixed once already and it split again on the seam just above the inlet. I'm running a 351w and this is originally a 6cyl, do i need to go bigger. main concern is i'm on a tight to no budget right now.
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Whats the rating on your pressure cap? I'll be that the original cap is probalby only rated at 6 to 8 pounds. If you are running a higher pressure cap maybe thats leading to your continued failures
As for the radiator you have several options
The cheapest is to solder it up yourself. Its easy enough, take a wire brush to it and brush the snot out of it, use a standard propane torch and solder like you would for fitting up copper pipes in your house. Apply some flux, heat the area, apply the solder and then pressure test.
Have a radiator repari shop make the repair
Replace the radiator
Adapt a different radiator. It seems like most any Ford truck Radiator up through the 70's is an easy adaptation to the earlier trucks. Just keep an eye on where the inlets and outlets are. Way back when I think I used a 1975 F-150 radiator in my 1960
Also, if the radiator inlets and outlets are different sizes than the inlets and outlets on the engine you can get rubber hose step down bushings from NAPA Auto (NBH900 -NBH905 in 1/4" increments from 1.5 hose to 3")
I'm currently running amid 70's Dodge truck radiator in my 1949 with a 500 Caddy.
here's a link to an online radiator catalog. You can browse around and get specs, sizes, inlet/oulelt info its. Thats what i did for my truck, then I orderd the radiator through my local Checker Auto, I think I paid less than $150.
http://www.usradiator.com/catalog.htm
http://www.radiatorbarn.com/
I have heard that there is a decent universal fit radiator from Speedway motors for a decent price but I don't know much about it
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/
Good luck
Bobby
As for the radiator you have several options
The cheapest is to solder it up yourself. Its easy enough, take a wire brush to it and brush the snot out of it, use a standard propane torch and solder like you would for fitting up copper pipes in your house. Apply some flux, heat the area, apply the solder and then pressure test.
Have a radiator repari shop make the repair
Replace the radiator
Adapt a different radiator. It seems like most any Ford truck Radiator up through the 70's is an easy adaptation to the earlier trucks. Just keep an eye on where the inlets and outlets are. Way back when I think I used a 1975 F-150 radiator in my 1960
Also, if the radiator inlets and outlets are different sizes than the inlets and outlets on the engine you can get rubber hose step down bushings from NAPA Auto (NBH900 -NBH905 in 1/4" increments from 1.5 hose to 3")
I'm currently running amid 70's Dodge truck radiator in my 1949 with a 500 Caddy.
here's a link to an online radiator catalog. You can browse around and get specs, sizes, inlet/oulelt info its. Thats what i did for my truck, then I orderd the radiator through my local Checker Auto, I think I paid less than $150.
http://www.usradiator.com/catalog.htm
http://www.radiatorbarn.com/
I have heard that there is a decent universal fit radiator from Speedway motors for a decent price but I don't know much about it
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/
Good luck
Bobby
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Whatever you do. do not go with US Radiator, they took over two months to send the radiator, and they sent the wrong one, then they took 2 weeks to refund the $$$, and now 3 1/2 months later, i'm still here with no radiator. I'm having Ron Davis Out of Glendale AZ build one, He has a template, so if you are willing to spend the $$$ then it is worth it. Will post pics of the new radiator when it comes in.
