love2fly
Flying the Mountains of the NW
I have an 1982 FJ45 that has a radiator that may need to be replaced depending on if it can be repaired. Had a small seep now seems to have a bit more than a seep. My radiator is the larger that stock size radiator due to the A/C option (23 5/8" wide and 21 3/4" tall).
I am considering a 4 row all aluminum type that only comes in the stock 40 sizes.
Question for you guys that may of had the same problem as I in replacing this size radiator, did anyone make mounting extensions brackets with holes for installing into the wider radiator cradle and did the inlet and outlet hoes match up when installed.
If I could find a good core for my all brass radiator I would have the tanks removed and make a new radiator, but even the cores can't be found as I am told, even to modify one.
I contacted Champion who makes the after market radiators and I am trying to convince them to maybe build a few to the larger size as I have, but this is still on the drawing board.
So any modification needed, or things to watch out for info or any input is welcome.
Cheers
I am considering a 4 row all aluminum type that only comes in the stock 40 sizes.
Question for you guys that may of had the same problem as I in replacing this size radiator, did anyone make mounting extensions brackets with holes for installing into the wider radiator cradle and did the inlet and outlet hoes match up when installed.
If I could find a good core for my all brass radiator I would have the tanks removed and make a new radiator, but even the cores can't be found as I am told, even to modify one.
I contacted Champion who makes the after market radiators and I am trying to convince them to maybe build a few to the larger size as I have, but this is still on the drawing board.
So any modification needed, or things to watch out for info or any input is welcome.
Cheers
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