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Aluminum radiator

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Patrick, Jun 15, 2011.

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  1. Jun 15, 2011
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    So I installed a Mustang/Falcon radiator a couple years ago, but last week the upper tank split from the core. I decided to try an aluminum radiator, and got this one from http://www.reliableradiator.com/servlet/StoreFront
    It's a two row with 1" tubes. Looks good, and so far (I put it in last night so I only have about 30 miles on it) it runs 5-10° cooler depending on vehicle speed and ambient temp.

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    mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

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    fancy looking.
     
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    chuck123wapati

    chuck123wapati Member

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    nice radiator, mines lookin kinda green in spots its about due.
     
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    Don X

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    Shiny...now you need to chrome the grill...just axe Jim.
     
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    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    Which model number was that? I was looking for something as a backup for the niece's build and like the looks of that.
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Listed for 61-66 Falcon, 65-66 Mustang
     
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    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    If you don't mind me asking, how much was it?
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    200 bucks, shipped
     
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    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Dang, looks good and a great price too!
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    That's what I thought...It doesn't leak yet! :D
     
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    unclebill

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    patrick
    you sure do nice work.
    your engine looks great.
     
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    curtcanada

    curtcanada L, L, and the POH!

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    Patrick,
    Does it look like the original fan would fit behind the new rad?

    What electric fan do you have mounted behind yours?

    One more, what brand/color of engine paint did you use?

    Looks great!!! And, that price is impossible to beat!!!
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    The mechanical fan would hit the lower hose bib on this radiator. The electric is a Flex-a-lite IIRC, 2500cfm.
    The engine paint is Duplicolor Detroit diesel Alpine Green.
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    curtcanada

    curtcanada L, L, and the POH!

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    Oooo...that's a nice color! I've got an e-mail into reliable radiator...perfect timing!!! Thanks!
     
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    cj6/442

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    want! that looks great ,
    i think i see you had to add wider tabs?
    how are the tubes attached to the tank welded or that epoxy?
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Those are the brackets/ tabs it came with. The tubes are brazed, no epoxy. I talked to Michael on the phone at Reliable radiator. He was very helpful and friendly. He even called to find out the core thickness for me and called right back.
     
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    lynn

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    Love the overflow bottle and sight glass... very nice!
     
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    Patrick

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    That's a camp fuel bottle..;) There's a whole thread here on that..:)
     
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    59willys

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    Patrick, did your clearances change any with the new radiator?
     
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    Patrick

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    Not really. This one is about 3/16" thicker than the Mustang radiator I just took out. Other than that, everything is the same as before.
     
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