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#80707 08/01/2007 3:49 AM | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 36 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 36 | ANY ADVISE ON GETTING OLD RADIATOR REBUILT OR BUY A NEW ONE ? RECOMMEND SOURCE FOR NEW.I'M STILL RUNNING A 216.IF SOMEONE HAS A GOOD SOLID ONE I'D POSSIBLY CONSIDER THAT.IM IN SACRAMENTO CA.
It's not the speed you travel it's the quality of the trip that matters !!!
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#80708 08/01/2007 4:07 AM | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | 7 years ago I paid $235, or $265, to get a brand new core using my original tanks top and bottom. Since I'm running a V8 I had the old neck cut out and a later one put in so I could run a pressure cap(4lb)
So, depends on your future intentions. I'd take it to a reputable shop and get a diagnosis as to condition for repair or replace core. | | |
#80709 08/03/2007 12:30 AM | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,195 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,195 | I replaced the core in mine but don't remember what it cost, wasn't to bad I don't think. I also added a pressure cap when it was redone. I only use a 3 lb cap but it works ok and doesn't spit coolant if it gets hot. If you are going to up grade motors, I would check in to a aluminum radiator. It will cost more up front, but it will cool anything you put behind it! Joe | | |
#80710 08/03/2007 2:20 AM | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 26 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 26 | Sir,
I had the stock rad on my 1942 truck cleaned out, a few seeps soldered, and a 4 psi cap put. I hooked it up to a fresh rebuilt 261 and thought that my temperature gauge was not working - it did not get up to 100 degrees in 20 minutes of idling. I expected 'issues' with the restricted water flow induced by mounting the old waterpump low in the block ( compared to the 261 motor) - but had none.
They really don't make them like they used to!
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