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05-10-2018, 12:11 AM
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Location: Shelbyville, TN
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Radiator Question
Hello, I bought a 1969 Chevrolet C-10 for restoration. But, right now I need to get it running reliable for a short time while I get another truck painted. Found out it has a 1979 350 engine in place of the 1969 original 350. Is automatic without air. Question is the original style radiators are quite different. 1969 is a little smaller core size but is 3 rows.....1979 little bit bigger core size but is only 2 rows. Measurements courtesy of LMC trucks. Plus, the 1979 does not fit very well in the truck. I want it to cool properly and fit the way it should. Can I go back to the 1969 style radiator with a 1979 350 engine. Engine is not anything special and not modified. Pretty standard plain corporate 350.
Thank you. MMiller |
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05-10-2018, 12:29 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Colfax-California
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Re: Radiator Question
The 69 radiator will cool off the engine without any issues if it is clean and has a shroud. No real difference in the factory engines. Still a 350
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05-10-2018, 12:34 AM
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Location: Shelbyville, TN
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Re: Radiator Question
Thank You for the info. I will be buying a new shroud....the previous owner hacked up the install on the shroud it had.
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05-10-2018, 01:08 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Jefferson State
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Re: Radiator Question
Besides the above good advice, also get an OEM-style 7-blade 18" fan on a heavy duty (finned face) fan clutch.
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05-10-2018, 01:41 PM
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Location: Colfax-California
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Re: Radiator Question
^^^ yep, don't waste your money on electrics
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