Radiator problems for bbc

[lane620]

I just got my 454 in my 1969 c10 an went to put my 4 core radiator out of a 87 suburban in it an it sticks up several inches past the radiator support.I have a smaller radiator that has tranny cooler on the end but I don't know if I'll have cooling issues with it.

[Tx Firefighter]

Years ago I was in a similar situation where I needed my truck running by the following morning to go to work in, and all I had was a later model radiator that was too tall.

Necessity is the mother of invention.



Not only did I get to drive it to work, but I drove it for many years afterwards just like that. Note mine was a 2 core, but the principal is the same for your four core, just space up the upper saddles some way.

[lane620]

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Years ago I was in a similar situation where I needed my truck running by the following morning to go to work in, and all I had was a later model radiator that was too tall.

Necessity is the mother of invention.



Not only did I get to drive it to work, but I drove it for many years afterwards just like that. Note mine was a 2 core, but the principal is the same for your four core, just space up the upper saddles some way.

I was lucky enough to have a fan laying around that would fit in that space.l like your upper bracket.i might have to steal that idea.