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ID ing Radiator

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by panzer, Oct 12, 2008.

  1. Oct 12, 2008
    panzer

    panzer Super Mod Staff Member

    Columbus, OH
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    I've come to the conclusion that my existing radiator is not original for the year and F Head.
    I'm thinking it's from a later model CJ. Possibly a '71? As long as I have the front of the motor
    off for the timing issues, I might as well install a new one. But I would like to ID the existing one.

    Cost of a new radiator for an F Head runs about $400. I see the later ones run about $200.
    The existing one has worked flawlessly and would like to replace it w/ a similar one.

    Can anyone ID this existing one?

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    Thanks!
     
  2. Oct 12, 2008
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Sometime (69 or so?) they changed the grill where the radiator mounts and the radiators got wider...Wider than yours. Yours looks the same width as my '67. The top tank is a bit different than my original, but looks quite a bit like the replacement I have (Antique Radiator, the one from 4WDH)....

    Crescent wrenches John? Two of them??? :rofl: :D
     
  3. Oct 13, 2008
    panzer

    panzer Super Mod Staff Member

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    Thanks Patrick. I'm trying to replace it it but not sure I want to spend the 400 for the stock one.
    If I can get this one ID'd I'm sure it will be much cheaper. I don't think they break off the those
    dates.Usually the break come @ '71. And was wondering if the '71 would fit. Sounds like it won't.

    Yes, crescent wrenches.:oops: I was born in Elyria, home of Rigid Tool Company. Grandfather
    and Dad both worked there. Grandfather retired from there. I also have stock in them. It's a
    family thing. I mainly use them for turning pulleys. I think I have about 10 sets of them. I don't
    use them for nuts/bolts.
     
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  4. Oct 13, 2008
    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    I mainly use them for turning pulleys. I think I have about 10 sets of them. I don't
    use them for nuts/bolts.


    shenanigans
     
  5. Oct 13, 2008
    panzer

    panzer Super Mod Staff Member

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    R) R) R)

    Seriously. I have been warned before. And learned the hard way.
     
  6. Oct 13, 2008
    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    Just remember to put the pressure on the fixed jaw ...........you should be ok
     
  7. Oct 13, 2008
    Homebrew2

    Homebrew2 Member

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    That looks just like the one in my 'A1. Not sure mine is stock but it fits the mounting holes as does the shroud. It's a 3-row core. 4# cap.
    I picked up a spare fhead with what was supposed to be the stock radiator for a '64. It's a 2-row with 7# cap.
    FWIW :)
     
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