radiator ?

[clemson55]

This is the radiator that was in my 73 FJ55 when I got it. But it doesnt want to fit in the space where the radiator is supposed to go. It seems to be wider. So I'm wondering first off is this even the right radiator for my 55 and if so is there some trick to getting it into the cruiser. Thanks

 

[CruisinGA]

Looks just like the radiator in my 74 40. Why don't you give us some measurements?

I would have it tanked and rodded if you got a shop around, or at least slosh some flush in it.

 

[Pighead]

Looks about right...
How wide is it?
I've got about 24" between bolt holes on my '74

 

[clemson55]

Ive got right about 24" between bolt holes too but it doesnt fit. Can you snap me a couple pics of how it fits in there maybe? Thanks

 

[Pighead]

see if this works

 

[largenfirm]

Looks like Clemson55's rad is missing some bits - maybe it is the photo, but the front brackets look to be MIA!

Kirk

 

[nuclearlemon]

looks like a 40 rad.

 

[clemson55]

Ok so after looking at the picture of how the rad is mounted (thanks pighead) I tried to see if mine would fit in there right and it doesnt. The rad is about 2 3/4" wide and the space I have before the fan blades is only about 2 1/4-1/2" wide. Do you think maybe the spacer between the fan and the pulley wheel is to big or something? Any other ideas?

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

yeah you have a huge spacer between the waterpump and the fan, I don't believe that was stock......................

 

[65swb45]

DITCH THE SPACER!

 

[clemson55]

Without the spacer the fan is gonna hit the pulleys and belt. I need some spacing.

 

[RHINO]

sounds like you have problems with not right parts,,,, maybe the fan is 40 too?

hard to get a good pic but this is what it should look like all together

 

[clemson55]

I got it all int here now it was the spacer. That thing is almost 3" long. I bought a regular one from advance for like $9. Now it all fits in. Thanks