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Bit of an angle

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by SkysTheLimit, May 25, 2008.

  1. May 25, 2008
    SkysTheLimit

    SkysTheLimit Member

    Bend, OR
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    So, my radiator is at a bit of an angle from driver to passenger side. The top at the driver's side is about 1" higher than the top at the passenger side. The cap and blow off hose are on the passenger/lower side. Is this going to cause any problems or issues, or is it just going to basically be an aesthetic nuisance and I will just know I can't quite fit as much coolant in it because of the angle instead of being level across it? Also, the hose for the top comes in at the middle and the one at the bottom is on the passenger/low side, for what its worth, if that makes a difference on it being out of level. Please let me know guys. Thanks.
     
  2. May 25, 2008
    Brian P

    Brian P Member

    Clarkdale Arizona
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    Take a good look at both sides of the Radiator, Sounds like it was bolted in with the mounting holes of one space...........like a shirt one button off.
     
  3. May 25, 2008
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Falcon, CO
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    You really need to have the cap and blow off at the highest point. The system won't bleed properly and as a result not maintain cooling properly. You will fight it for ever...
     
  4. May 25, 2008
    Dan66cj5

    Dan66cj5 Member

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    Just drive the passengers side up a rock or something and fill the radiator :)
     
  5. May 26, 2008
    SkysTheLimit

    SkysTheLimit Member

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    I wish I was just off one on the mounting holes, like a button off one, but that's not the case. I guess I'll just check my clearances under the radiator and try to move the driver's side down by drilling some new mounting holes. I can't move the cap side up or it'll hit the under side of the hood. Hope it all works out!!
     
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