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| | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | Are there any tricks to making this job easier than it appears to be?
I have a 1956 261 engine in my 37 1/2 ton truck. The water pump is recessed into the block. This prohibits any normal type of radiator removal.
Has anyone ever removed the top of the radiator housing or radiator "surround" by drilling or removing the spot welds that hold the top of that unit on so that it can be removed thus opening the top for removal of the radiator. I think the reassembly could be done by using small screws and bolts - several on the right and left side of the top of the housing.
I probably haven't thought this through, but does anyone have any experience, an idea or thought with an approach to this issue? Thank you!
"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,708 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,708 | That's what I did with my '38.
I'm running a GMC 270 and had to mount the radiator to the front side of the cowl. I inserted the radiator after the front body cowl was installed.
I attached the top with screws.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,223 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,223 | The top on my surround was loose and screwed down when I purchased the truck. I repaired it by welding it back in place, I see now I should have left it alone. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,708 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,708 | Here are closeup photos: Notice how far forward the radiator is click Here is another from the other side click Notice the slits cut into the cowl. This is to let the radiator flange slip through. I did have to shorten the top cover to fit in front of the radiator. There are a few more photos in my bucket account.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | |
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