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#57892 03/18/2006 8:13 AM | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 20 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 20 | I'm going to need a rad to fit my '59 fleetside that will cool the 6.2 turbodiesel,not sure if a 6-banger rad will do the job or not.Anyone have any info on rads that will fit the stock '59 rad support,maybe out of a bigger truck?TIA. | | |
#57893 03/18/2006 8:42 AM | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | the same rad was used 55-59 any size engine - if ya need more than that you'd prolly hafta have a thicker cored one made to fit
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#57894 03/18/2006 9:50 AM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 990 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 990 | Diesels will build up a lot of heat under a big load. Other than that, I don't think their demands are all that greater than a regular engine. You might measure the radiator in the truck against what's typical in a chevy diesel truck and see if there is a huge size difference. | | |
#57895 03/19/2006 1:12 AM | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 20 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 20 | thanks for the tips.!what about rads from say,a 3 ton chev same vintage?any difference there? | | |
#57896 03/19/2006 2:11 AM | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | rads were alla same 55-59
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