Re: Radiators

[Jay <shelby_nut@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the insight everyone, think Ollie hit the nail on the head, particularly since this is a driver, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. It's a new rad that's in there now that seems to cool the engine well..to go to all the work of replacing the rad and moving the battery back up front just to potentially have cooling issues, it's not worth it. Think I'll leave it alone!

Jay



--- On Fri, 2/25/11, Ollie <satellite1965@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Ollie <satellite1965@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: Radiators
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Received: Friday, February 25, 2011, 8:55 AM
> 
> Jay,
> You asked for some insight, so here comes some free
> advise.
> I just spent $2K to relocate my battery to the trunk and
> install a custom built triple pass aluminum crossflow
> radiator that runs from frame rail to frame rail. in my 65
> Satellite.
> I removed a custom built aluminum stock size radiator that
> did not cool my engine.
> I would assume the previous owner had to do some cutting
> and modification on the radiator support wall to mount the
> radiator. If that is the case it too would have to be
> replaced.
> Cooling is an major issue when dealing with any "antique"
> vehicle, especially with modified engines.You would be
> shocked at a car show to find out that allot of them have
> cooling issues, regardless of "brands"
> My best advise if your vehicle runs at a normal operating
> temp, be happy and pleasantly surprised and leave well
> enough alone.
> Ollie
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jay" <shelby_nut@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 9:06 PM
> Subject: Radiators
> 
> 
> > 
> > 
> > Hey everyone,
> > 
> >  So when I bought my 64 Newport Convertible the
> previous owner had put in a big aftermarket rad, so big he
> had to relocate the battery to the trunk.
> > I'd like to put it back under to hood, so have been
> looking around for an original size rad.
> > 
> > I've found a recently recored rad locally, part number
> 1686201. This appears to be a 22" wide rad from a 57/8
> Plymouth...just wondering if anyone knows if it will fit my
> 64 reasonally stock like.
> > 
> > Any insight would be appreciated!
> > 
> > Jay
> > 
> > 
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