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BobnSofi
Explorer
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, has a few extra tabs, inlet cap on the inside, etc.

Has anyone ever changed out a stock Ford Motorhome radiator to a heavy duty F53 model radiator?

The stock F53 Radiator (2 row, $600)

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The OSC131 (4 row, $300)



The project vehicle below
  • 96Bounder30E's avatar
    96Bounder30E
    Explorer II
    May 22, 2013
    Here is some good info.......Past thread


    Bob,

    I would be very surprised if that 4 row will fit...Mounting points are very specific......If you decide to be the guinea pig........be sure and come back and report your findings.......

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