Radiator differences??? (1 Viewer)

[mydogpea]

Were there any differences in OEM radiators between '71 & '77?

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Don't quote me on this, but I think it was 3 core, 4 core.

 

[mydogpea]

So, there were no size or fitment differences?

 

[toyotaspeed90]

I know when I got my champion radiator it stated it fit all years of the 40 series, but the flanges had additional holes drilled for mounting. At the very least, there is some sort of variance. Hope someone who knows the actual difference chimes in for sure.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

So, there were no size or fitment differences?

I put a late model 4 core radiator in my 74 with no problems at all.

 

[mydogpea]

Sounds good. Thank you.

 

[73FJ40]

I got the (only available) OEM radiator several months ago from BENO for my '73. It fits up fine. Yes, there were some extra holes in the support flange, but the original ones were there. It did appear to be four core instead of the original three.

One thing I did notice different was that the original radiator had tabs running down the passenger side support flange to hold a radiator overflow tube, directing the overflow straight down to the pavement. Here in Massachusetts, that may just be a 'felonious assault on the environment" to reinstall that way..

 

[65swb45]

The 71 radiator had six mounting points to the core support. The '77 had seven. The offset on the driver's side started in '75 with the larger fan shroud of the 2F. If you put a 77 radiator into a '71, you just have to drill that sixth hole in the middle on the driver's side.

Best

Mark

 

[mydogpea]

The 71 radiator had six mounting points to the core support. The '77 had seven. The offset on the driver's side started in '75 with the larger fan shroud of the 2F. If you put a 77 radiator into a '71, you just have to drill that sixth hole in the middle on the driver's side.

Best

Mark

So if a '71 rad were to installed in a '77, there should be no issues...correct?