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Legolas894 · 05-15-2010, 03:57 PM

Picked up a 3 row rad, intake and Quadrajet for $85. Went to install the rad, stock hoses on the 283 were too big. Bought some Gates rubber adapters and put the "new" rad in. Working good!

I don't know if you can tell from the pics put the old one was on it's last legs. I don't think it owed anyone anything though. The old one was a little shorter (from end to end) so the "new" one fit much better on the rad clamps.

One of the few repairs I've done that didn't lead into something a lot bigger!!

mclairmo · 05-15-2010, 06:58 PM

Don't forget to add a fan shroud.

Legolas894 · 05-15-2010, 10:20 PM

Yes-I'm keeping my eye out for one. Definitely a safety issue!

geoff.clark · 05-15-2010, 10:26 PM

I just pulled mine out from my 70 Suburban. Not sure how much shipping is from Charlotte, NC - but it's yours if you want it.

I can take some picks of tomorrow if you want.

Legolas894 · 05-16-2010, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by geoff.clark

I just pulled mine out from my 70 Suburban. Not sure how much shipping is from Charlotte, NC - but it's yours if you want it.

I can take some picks of tomorrow if you want.

Wow-I really appreciate that. I checked out your build thread. Love those 'burbs. Here in the "rust belt", there is a real shortage of parts for these trucks. Don't want to put you out-I just started looking but thanks a lot for the offer. There's gotta be something up here somewhere.

The nicest people are on this forum. I picked up a fuel sender and rad overflow bottle the same way.

Good luck with your build.

cdowns · 05-16-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Legolas894

Yes-I'm keeping my eye out for one. Definitely a safety issue!

not so much a safety issue as a cooling issue

Legolas894 · 05-16-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

not so much a safety issue as a cooling issue

Thanks.

With the "new" rad on, the truck is running cooler than before. I'm sure you're right that the shroud will increase air flow (and increase cooling) but it does look like a potential finger-biter without any shroud. On my Astro and Caprice, you can't even see the fan blades for the shrouds.

71swb4x4 · 05-15-2010, 10:28 PM

The fan shroud is not a safety issue, it's a cooling issue. It allows the fan to suck a much greater amount of air through the radiator. It will cool MUCH more efficiently with the proper shroud installed. You fan should be half in and half out of the shroud once it's installed.

**NGN** · 05-16-2010, 12:42 AM

Thanks for that info 71swb4x4. I just got a four core rad for my six pin, I got the v8 shroud and hopefully the right spacer. Rad $35.00. Presure tested, boiled and paint $75.00 $110.00 total. Sorry and thanks for jumping in. Nick

realsteelGM · 05-16-2010, 11:00 AM

Hey while your at it I could use one of those shrouds here in Yukon too...........LOL

05-15-2010, 03:57 PM	#1
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	Used Rad Installed! Picked up a 3 row rad, intake and Quadrajet for $85. Went to install the rad, stock hoses on the 283 were too big. Bought some Gates rubber adapters and put the "new" rad in. Working good! I don't know if you can tell from the pics put the old one was on it's last legs. I don't think it owed anyone anything though. The old one was a little shorter (from end to end) so the "new" one fit much better on the rad clamps. One of the few repairs I've done that didn't lead into something a lot bigger!! Attached Images __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]

05-15-2010, 06:58 PM	#2
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Used Rad Installed! Don't forget to add a fan shroud.

05-15-2010, 10:20 PM	#3
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	Re: Used Rad Installed! Yes-I'm keeping my eye out for one. Definitely a safety issue! __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]

05-15-2010, 10:26 PM	#4
geoff.clark SheetMetalNoob Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 126	Re: Used Rad Installed! I just pulled mine out from my 70 Suburban. Not sure how much shipping is from Charlotte, NC - but it's yours if you want it. I can take some picks of tomorrow if you want. __________________ Geoff Clark Classic Truck NoOb 83 Chevy Custom Deluxe I6 250 lwb (aka) Trash Runner

05-15-2010, 10:28 PM	#8
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Used Rad Installed! The fan shroud is not a safety issue, it's a cooling issue. It allows the fan to suck a much greater amount of air through the radiator. It will cool MUCH more efficiently with the proper shroud installed. You fan should be half in and half out of the shroud once it's installed. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-16-2010, 12:42 AM	#9
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 838	Re: Used Rad Installed! Thanks for that info 71swb4x4. I just got a four core rad for my six pin, I got the v8 shroud and hopefully the right spacer. Rad $35.00. Presure tested, boiled and paint $75.00 $110.00 total. Sorry and thanks for jumping in. Nick

05-16-2010, 11:00 AM	#10
realsteelGM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Posts: 169	Re: Used Rad Installed! Hey while your at it I could use one of those shrouds here in Yukon too...........LOL __________________ "gotta love something that works without a computer"



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