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1964Chevy · 12-30-2012, 02:27 PM

I ordered an aluminum rad, 16" electric fan, thermostat controlled switch with A/C override.
I plan on replacing top and bottom rad hoses, thermostat gasket (it's seeping), alt and A/C belts, and checking that the water pump is working.
My old radiator is leaking in several spots. I like the looks of an open area in front of the motor, my truck has never overheated (knock on wood) but I know the rad is going fast, new leaks everytime I look.
My question, if it was you what else would you do with the rad and fan out of the way?
PS, it appears that the water pump is working fine, what is the shade tree mechanic way of checking this with all the stuff out of the way.
Bought a 3 core aluminim rad with a 16" fan, supposed to pull 2500 CFM, from Reliableradiator.com
Hope you all have a safe happy new year.

j.kirn · 12-30-2012, 06:32 PM

Did you check the heater core

**Captainfab** · 12-31-2012, 01:14 AM

If there are no obvious signs of the water pump leaking, you can check the bearings by grabbing the fan and rocking it front to back, and see if they are loose. A little movement is ok.

1964Chevy · 01-01-2013, 05:39 PM

Good idea about the heater core. I think I will flush the core out with a water hose. I will test the water pump.

12-30-2012, 02:27 PM	#1
1964Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 92	New Radiator what else? I ordered an aluminum rad, 16" electric fan, thermostat controlled switch with A/C override. I plan on replacing top and bottom rad hoses, thermostat gasket (it's seeping), alt and A/C belts, and checking that the water pump is working. My old radiator is leaking in several spots. I like the looks of an open area in front of the motor, my truck has never overheated (knock on wood) but I know the rad is going fast, new leaks everytime I look. My question, if it was you what else would you do with the rad and fan out of the way? PS, it appears that the water pump is working fine, what is the shade tree mechanic way of checking this with all the stuff out of the way. Bought a 3 core aluminim rad with a 16" fan, supposed to pull 2500 CFM, from Reliableradiator.com Hope you all have a safe happy new year. Attached Images __________________ If your strength is small, don't carry heavy burdens. If your words are worthless, don't give advice. Chinese Proverb

12-30-2012, 06:32 PM	#2
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: New Radiator what else? Did you check the heater core

12-31-2012, 01:14 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: New Radiator what else? If there are no obvious signs of the water pump leaking, you can check the bearings by grabbing the fan and rocking it front to back, and see if they are loose. A little movement is ok. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-01-2013, 05:39 PM	#4
1964Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 92	Re: New Radiator what else? Good idea about the heater core. I think I will flush the core out with a water hose. I will test the water pump. __________________ If your strength is small, don't carry heavy burdens. If your words are worthless, don't give advice. Chinese Proverb

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