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Old 03-15-2023, 11:38 PM   #17
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Re: radiator needed

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Originally Posted by popeyestruck View Post
Not trying to steal this thread but will a stock radiator be enough running air conditioning in the Florida heat or should I upgrade?
It can do reasnably well if you have a good one. If you have a good 1-1/2 or 2 ton radiator it can handle it as it is half again as much radiator. Finding a good 70 or so year old radaitor is the real challenge plus they are only good for 4 lbs of pressure.

I've got two 1=1/2 ton radiators out in the shed but am not sure If I would be willing to trust either one of the pair on a road trip.
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