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Offline achevy1978

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radiator size
« on: December 15, 2013, 03:38:02 pm »
my radiator from tank ends is approx 41"..core is 35" by approx 21"and 31/2" where the rubber mounts are....
is this a diesel rad? these are approx dimensions, anyone know the actual size
i think i  need a new one buried the gauge and it wouldn't come down . anyone have a good source

thanks

Offline Engineer

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Re: radiator size
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2013, 03:52:04 pm »
Radiators don't fail out of the clear blue. You should try replacing the thermostat first.
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Offline 454Man

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Re: radiator size
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2013, 05:14:28 pm »
And flush the entire system. Along with the heater core. You dint need that same sludge in your new radiator. Good.  luck

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Re: radiator size
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2013, 05:15:05 pm »
I'd go to rock auto for the lowest price

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