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BobnSofi
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May 22, 2013

1996 Ford F53 Radiator ChangeOut to a Heavy Duty Radiator?

Hi All, The stock radiator is old and leaks, and we would like to change out the stock 2 row Ford F53 Motorhome Radiator, with a 4 row OSC 131 radiator (F53 radiator) The OSC is shaped differently,...
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MEXICOWANDERER
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May 22, 2013
DO A COOLING FIN COUNT. How many fins per inch? HOW MANY TUBES PER INCH? This stuff is WAY important. I have seen 4-row radiators cool WORSE than high fin and tube count TWO ROW radiators. Yes the high fin and tube count radiators cost more but don't be conned by someone offering a low fin and tube count radiator who claims "better cooling". Been There Done That Dept...

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