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Radiator pads for spectra radiator
My stock radiator was a 3 core and the spectra replacement doesn't fit in the pads. Does anyone know if the 4 core pads will work or should I make my own?
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Re: Radiator pads for spectra radiator
Let's see if I can help you, but I'll need more info.
So your radiator is wider than your old lower brackets and pads can handle, is that it? *What I had to do. I had a 2 row radiator before that sat on the core support itself, on a piece of rubber, no lower brackets at all! That support was rusted up toast so I got a core support from CA and it came with 4 row lower brackets. Unfortunately one was put in at an angle and the other was crushed so it wouldn't fit a 4 row radiator. I had the core support out anyway so I used a grinder (Dremel Tool) to remove the rivets and I pushed those out with a punch. I then replaced both lower brackets with reproductions as I was in a hurry. I used a pan-headed machine screw and lock nut to rebolt those. That way I could remove them later if I wanted to, there is enough room between core support and frame to do so. With 4 row brackets and 4 row replacement pads, all is well with my 3 row all aluminum KKS radiator. BUT the radiator sits up too high now. What I will do is use 3 row OEM upper brackets with reproduction pads and longer bolts. I'll use PVC pipe as a bit of a shim with those longer bolts. Some guys cut down the repro pads to make those less thick. Do a search (using search bar on site) for more ideas. Maybe someone will link some. How did this help? Last edited by In The Ten Ring; 10-14-2017 at 01:58 PM. |
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Re: Radiator pads for spectra radiator
Thanks for quick reply. I did search, but couldn't find size of 4 core pads.
Truck is at work so can't measure exact thickness of new rad, but my stock 3 core pads have about 2 13/16" opening. I'm curious how thick the 4 core pads are as I need about 3 5/16" opening. I see what you are saying with the height. No problem to modify mounts. I will see about getting the lower ones out and maybe just order some 4 core pads and trim if need be. Thanks again. |
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