Blown Radiator

@ls1mike,@BenK Thank you...

@recycler

I would love to have a Be Cool, but they do not have a direct replacement. I did not want to do a lot of customizing on this truck, but I am also not against it.

My last engine a custom install 383 Stroker, got a set of Flex-a-Lite fans, and I have since found out they offer a reasonable priced universal RAD. But, my experience with this engine tought me that when you are sitting in 100DEG weather at a light after running hard, those fans have a hard time cooling the engine. I ended up putting 4 fans in, two pushing and two pulling.

I keep thinking if I do the same thing, with the newer technology fans, I might gain a few more horses and MPG with the diesel.

If it were for show, I would slap a Be-Cool in it in a second! Only way to spruce up an engine!

have you looked up a Be Cool rad..have heard good things about them and when can afford it they will be getting a call for my f550 fummins project..

Condolences to you and family.


Another reason went with NAPA...they are open 7 days and can have it the next
day if not in stock. Some times a bit longer if they have to order it from out
of state

The one posted looks like a quality unit. Hard to find anything all aluminum now a days that isn't way pricey. I remember when my old truck lost it's radiator, I tried to find just a plain all metal one like the one my 89 had in it. Could not find one anywhere. Ended up with an aluminum one with plastic tanks. Worked very good. Was physically smaller but had more tubes, so more surface area. It still was not cheap at 350 bucks from LMC truck, but what can you do.

I got a replacement one for the Buick for 99 bucks at radiator barn with a lifetime warranty. Knock on wood 15,000 miles and no problems!

Both of the plugs in those were the twist and lock.

The Trans Am has an all aluminum one, does not seem to make much difference in temps but I am sure it will last a long time.

Sorry to hear about your dad.

Yea, Been raining for several days and I can't turn this truck into my workshop, not enough room at the moment:). My Dad passed away this week, but at least it stopped long enough for the Funeral.

Finally stopped long enough to pressure test it. Looks like the drain plug is suspect. Blewout at 12psi and the system should hold 16psi. Reason I do not like plastic. Just never trusted plastic threads.

Maybe a new o-ring will tighten things up some. But definitely do not trust it now....:)

BenK wrote:
Raining?

Stuck at home in grid lock because that Korean plane crashed at SFO and ***ALL*** of
the freeways and feeders are in a mess

Clear skies, no fog, slight breeze (about 5MPH...

Amazing only two, for now, reported dead...hundreds in that plane
and the reports nose high and the tail hit the bay wall at the end
of the runway...then it cartwheeled to land on it's belly. Burn centers
are over whelmed right now...

'Was' going to run some errands before the Giants ball game (long time fan
since they came to town), but there is a reason they say us Giants fans " It is
torture to watch a Giants game "...

Yes, so many internet pricing 'almost too good to be true' and have been
bitten a few time too many to toss out the cheapest of anything I buy

Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:

Magnum164 wrote:
I wonder how many posts I can get before someone actually recommends a brand name? :S

Yep and I love it when someone asks for help and is a jacka$$ about it. But then it takes all kinds to make the world go round.

Don

Ouch... That left a nasty mark! :E

BTW... I recommended going back to OEM equipment. :W

Magnum164 wrote:
I wonder how many posts I can get before someone actually recommends a brand name? :S

Yep and I love it when someone asks for help and is a jacka$$ about it. But then it takes all kinds to make the world go round.

Don

Raining?

Stuck at home in grid lock because that Korean plane crashed at SFO and ***ALL*** of
the freeways and feeders are in a mess

Clear skies, no fog, slight breeze (about 5MPH...

Amazing only two, for now, reported dead...hundreds in that plane
and the reports nose high and the tail hit the bay wall at the end
of the runway...then it cartwheeled to land on it's belly. Burn centers
are over whelmed right now...

'Was' going to run some errands before the Giants ball game (long time fan
since they came to town), but there is a reason they say us Giants fans " It is
torture to watch a Giants game "...

Yes, so many internet pricing 'almost too good to be true' and have been
bitten a few time too many to toss out the cheapest of anything I buy

Thanks! I may have to check with NAPA... That plastic looks a lot better than what is on mine now. And you are right. The prices of some remanufactured ones has me worried.

I have not found the leak yet, I have to remove mine. It was gushing so hard I assumed it was a complete failure.

HOWEVER!!.... It has been raining, so I can only get quick glances between downpours.

I noticed the drain plug was not tight and the O-ring is crimped. So I may have to try and pressurize the system and see what happens.

I may be lucky in that the o-ring blew under the heat, and not the tank itself.

BenK wrote:
What I bought...AFTER much searching.

Did find many 'cheaper'. Some had that eaten by S/H. Some just didn't
feel right about their low ball price.

Ended getting it from NAPA after talking to buddy who owns a AC&Rad
shop. He only gets his from NAPA, even though the sales folks constantly
pitch that 'theirs' is so much cheaper and the same quality

The NAPA warranty and AAA Club card discount didn't hurt...





Plastic tank with aluminum core



In tank EngOil cooler



The whole thing



The intank ATF cooler, it is in the cold side (EngOil on the hot tank side)
On this era GM 'short neck' is for the big block
as the ATF radiator is bigger, therefore the fill neck is short

What I bought...AFTER much searching.

Did find many 'cheaper'. Some had that eaten by S/H. Some just didn't
feel right about their low ball price.

Ended getting it from NAPA after talking to buddy who owns a AC&Rad
shop. He only gets his from NAPA, even though the sales folks constantly
pitch that 'theirs' is so much cheaper and the same quality

We talk shop often and laugh at how he gets yelled at by folks who
'found' one cheaper on the internet... Yeah, how many rows of tubes?
Yeah, how is that tube shaped? Yeah, are the rows interlaced? Which
means staggered and the spacing between the rows, etc With a huge ETC, etc...
There is more to them than just price...

The NAPA warranty and AAA Club card discount didn't hurt...

"Happy" is subject for now...won't know till it fails, if ever (if
I take care it if by flushing every year, it should take care of me)
The OEM stress cracked to form a tiny, tiny crack that streamed steam
to finally a 'tine' stream of water





Plastic tank with aluminum core



In tank EngOil cooler



The whole thing



The intank ATF cooler, it is in the cold side (EngOil on the hot tank side)
On this era GM 'short neck' is for the big block
as the ATF radiator is bigger, therefore the fill neck is short