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Luckymic34 · 04-06-2002, 12:52 AM

Finally finished getting my new Vortec heads on today and it fired right up. It sounds greats, only one problem. Somewhere allong the line I must of dropped something and hit the radiator. Well it put a pin size hole in it. I had a stream of water that looked like it was coming out of a little water gun shooting about 2 feet out of my grill. Looks like it'll be just a little longer before I get her back on the road.

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Virginia Beach, VA by way of
Houston, TX

imdarren · 04-06-2002, 12:56 AM

I just went through this "Radiator thing" last week. Mine had a pin hole leake out the front. It was a good excuse to upgrade from a 2 core to a 3 core. I got mine new for $170. Darren

**Desert Rat** · 04-06-2002, 01:18 AM

Ah slap some bondo on there!!!Hey ive seen it done!!!!!maybe pinch that one off?i hate screwing with raiators,if i work on the front of something i pull the radiator,and set it nowhere nearby.and cover it up.

68 Suburban · 04-06-2002, 01:23 AM

Does the regular ram horn exhaust manifolds bolt up to the Vortec heads?

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Blazer1970 · 04-06-2002, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Does the regular ram horn exhaust manifolds bolt up to the Vortec heads?

Yes, just like all other small block heads.

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Luckymic34 · 04-06-2002, 10:32 AM

Hey while your bull sh!tt!ng that hole might just be small enough to pinch off. I still have a manual radiator, so it's really time I put an auto one in anyway. Randy70c10 has one he said I can have, I think I'm just going to borrow it until I can get something new....maybe an alumium one.

REPO1 · 04-06-2002, 10:37 AM

Why not just pull it and take it to a radiator shop and have them solder it up? Or even have it re-cored to whatever you want?

Just a thought.

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Luckymic34 · 04-06-2002, 09:41 PM

Well I guess that would've been an option, but I already bought a new one from Advance Auto. $170 for a 4 core rad is'nt too bad of a deal, so I got it. Just a tip to those folks that are looking for parts like power steering, power brakes, radiators or anything like that check at your local parts store first, they carry allot of stuff for our trucks still and it's normally cheaper than getting it from a parts dealer.

04-06-2002, 12:52 AM	#1
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	Got my new heads on and the Truck is running...only one problem Finally finished getting my new Vortec heads on today and it fired right up. It sounds greats, only one problem. Somewhere allong the line I must of dropped something and hit the radiator. Well it put a pin size hole in it. I had a stream of water that looked like it was coming out of a little water gun shooting about 2 feet out of my grill. Looks like it'll be just a little longer before I get her back on the road. ------------------ 68 custom stepside 350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI, Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears Virginia Beach, VA by way of Houston, TX __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

04-06-2002, 12:56 AM	#2
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	I just went through this "Radiator thing" last week. Mine had a pin hole leake out the front. It was a good excuse to upgrade from a 2 core to a 3 core. I got mine new for $170. Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

04-06-2002, 01:23 AM	#4
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Does the regular ram horn exhaust manifolds bolt up to the Vortec heads? ------------------ Check out other members trucks 1968 50th Anniversary C-10 Suburban (Tows all these cars all over the place) 1968 50th Anniversary C-10 Pickup 1968 50th Anniversary C-20 Pickup CST 1969 SS Camaro Conv't 2000 Chevy Malibu (Suppose to be daily driver, but the Burb is) Phoenix, AZ. Click Here for Parts and Venicles I have Available THINGS I AM LOOKING FOR: 67-68 SUBURBAN TRIM. $$$$ Reward for finding the 3rd door trim piece and the small piece that goes on the 1/4 panel right behind the 3rd door. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

04-06-2002, 10:32 AM	#6
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	Hey while your bull sh!tt!ng that hole might just be small enough to pinch off. I still have a manual radiator, so it's really time I put an auto one in anyway. Randy70c10 has one he said I can have, I think I'm just going to borrow it until I can get something new....maybe an alumium one. __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

04-06-2002, 10:37 AM	#7
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Why not just pull it and take it to a radiator shop and have them solder it up? Or even have it re-cored to whatever you want? Just a thought. Reid ------------------ Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. A/C, P/S, manual brakes. 75,800 Original Miles!! '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 -- Runs 11.5 @ 118mph. __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

04-06-2002, 01:18 AM	#3
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Ah slap some bondo on there!!!Hey ive seen it done!!!!!maybe pinch that one off?i hate screwing with raiators,if i work on the front of something i pull the radiator,and set it nowhere nearby.and cover it up.

04-06-2002, 09:41 PM	#8
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	Well I guess that would've been an option, but I already bought a new one from Advance Auto. $170 for a 4 core rad is'nt too bad of a deal, so I got it. Just a tip to those folks that are looking for parts like power steering, power brakes, radiators or anything like that check at your local parts store first, they carry allot of stuff for our trucks still and it's normally cheaper than getting it from a parts dealer. __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX



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