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RLS7201
May 19, 2013Explorer II
One item to add to the instructions. The fan shroud has two bolts into the top of the radiator, that must be removed. Then the shroud can be lifted up and off of the clips on the bottom. These bolts are accessed from the dog house and are hard to see.
If you haven't ordered you new radiator yet, google part # 2691CBR to find the best price. Last month JC Whitney had the best delivered price, $560.00. I just finished installing my 1995 F53 radiator yesterday.
As a suggestion, remove the 2 block drain plugs to get all the old coolant out and then use distilled water when refilling the system. Tap water will lower the PH of the antifreeze to an unacceptable level. About 21 quarts for a complete refill.
As for the R134A refrigerant in your MH. If you can find an empty 30 lb. 134A container, put it in the freezer for 24 hours and it will accept almost all the the refrigerant in your system. You can then reuse the refrigerant, if you are certain that it is clean and dry.
Assuming that you have 134A gauges.
Richard
95 Bounder
If you haven't ordered you new radiator yet, google part # 2691CBR to find the best price. Last month JC Whitney had the best delivered price, $560.00. I just finished installing my 1995 F53 radiator yesterday.
As a suggestion, remove the 2 block drain plugs to get all the old coolant out and then use distilled water when refilling the system. Tap water will lower the PH of the antifreeze to an unacceptable level. About 21 quarts for a complete refill.
As for the R134A refrigerant in your MH. If you can find an empty 30 lb. 134A container, put it in the freezer for 24 hours and it will accept almost all the the refrigerant in your system. You can then reuse the refrigerant, if you are certain that it is clean and dry.
Assuming that you have 134A gauges.
Richard
95 Bounder
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