Help-radiator

[GreatLakesWaterjet]

The small hose on the top of the radiator. I know it is an air bleed. Do you have to use it? My rad. just cracked and I have a Be-Cool that will fit, it just doesn't have this air bleed.

 

[CJF]

Do you mean the hose that goes over to the overflow bottle?

 

[cruiserdan]

Yes, you need it.

 

[Waggoner5]

It is necessary to have this bleed intact, but it doesn't have to go to the radiator. Find a custom application hose at a parts house that has a small bleed line molded into it. You will have to have someone that has the patience to let you back in the back and go through hoses though. I did this on an LT1 conversion and it worked fine.

 

[GreatLakesWaterjet]

It is necessary to have this bleed intact, but it doesn't have to go to the radiator. Find a custom application hose at a parts house that has a small bleed line molded into it. You will have to have someone that has the patience to let you back in the back and go through hoses though. I did this on an LT1 conversion and it worked fine.

Thanks for the quick responses. I went ahead and installed the Be-Cool radiator with dual Spal electric fans. Just plugged off the air bleed for now. I will have to make up something to re-install this, Ran the truck for 30 minutes and didn't have any problems. Stayed cool enough that the fans never came on.

 

[GreatLakesWaterjet]

Be-Cool installed.

 

[cruiserman]

Got any details on your OBA setup?

The rad looks good.

 

[GreatLakesWaterjet]

Got any details on your OBA setup?

The rad looks good.

I made kits for Slee Offroad if you are interested. Call Christo. He is working on getting them on his site. https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=104579 and http://www.sleeoffroad.com/ Thanks.