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Feb 2, 2010 | 02:41 PM

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Onus

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Anyone have a recommended radiator i can use. The replacement's are quite expensive. But any one should work?

Feb 2, 2010 | 04:39 PM

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The 300 radiator has its inlet and outlet on opposite sides from the V8 units, so you'll need one for the 300. Maybe I missed it in thread, but what is wrong with the one you have? Has a radiator guy looked at it and deemed it unrepairable?

Feb 2, 2010 | 07:38 PM

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I don't have the 300 radiator. Most anything infront of the engine and on the engine is missing besides the grill lol.

Feb 2, 2010 | 08:10 PM

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Good thing I put the disclaimer in...... How does this compare with prices you've been getting?

FORD F150 F250 PICKUP NEW RADIATOR 86 87 88 1989 4.9L : eBay Motors (item 200269942721 end time Feb-23-10 09:22:27 PST)

Feb 2, 2010 | 08:15 PM

#20

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that one is a lot cheaper by a good 50 bucks. Then again i was just looking on rock auto. And ya thanks for the warning.

Feb 3, 2010 | 01:59 PM

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Talked with the guys at the new place. $350 for the run tested engine. And they did say a radiator is $60.

Feb 3, 2010 | 05:57 PM

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what does run tested mean? "well, it runs"? LOL

Feb 3, 2010 | 06:04 PM

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Pretty much i guess lol.

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Feb 3, 2010 | 07:23 PM

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Hmmm, I would look at the first one again - that is not to say that even though it has low mileage, how was it used and maintained? Either one, look over with a fine tooth comb.

Feb 3, 2010 | 07:33 PM

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i'll be sure to do that. thanks. also this is at another place which is closer by. It's not the engine i mentioned earlier. I wasn't able to get a hold of the other place.

Mar 6, 2010 | 09:06 PM

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I found the radiator for the truck. Also the alternator and power steering pump are present. Intake and exhaust manifold are also present. Now to find the distributer and carbuerator.