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gramps77 · 01-30-2012, 12:24 AM

Just installed this http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...3032_4648_5281
to replace the original in my 77 350 4 barrel AC truck. It is obviously a little larger and doesnt fit perfectly in the lower radiator bracket which then caused me to have to not fully install the upper mount plate cause I could only get 3 bolts in at an angle. I see that there are small block and big block rubber isolators or spacers available. Did I get the big block radiator without knowing and possibly just need to now get the big block spacers to make it fit?
by spacers I was talking about these http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-GMC-Tr...item53e9a626a3

88Jimmy4x4 · 01-30-2012, 08:53 AM

did the rubber pads fit in the lower/upper mount correctly?

**old Rusty C10** · 01-30-2012, 09:46 AM

I wound up replacing the radiator in my truck i had to change the mounts

gramps77 · 01-31-2012, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4

did the rubber pads fit in the lower/upper mount correctly?

no they didnt fit. were a little narrow. I thought about just removing whatever material I need to get it to fit. Although after closer inspection today, it looks like even the lower area where the radiator sits in will need some trimming as well. The hoses and trans lines fit well and if the radiator were to drop down a half inch Id be good. On the driver side, a molded area of the lower radiator rest/mount will need to be ground off or removed.

gramps77 · 01-31-2012, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

I wound up replacing the radiator in my truck i had to change the mounts

by mounts, which parts are you talking about.....exactly?

FritzA · 02-04-2012, 02:25 PM

I believe the steel radiator mount is the same for SBC and BBC.

The difference is in the rubber pads that go under and on top of the radiator AND the shroud.

Look on Summit, they have different radiator pads for radiators of different thickness.

01-30-2012, 12:24 AM	#1
gramps77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Plumas Lake, CA Posts: 386	radiator issue Just installed this http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...3032_4648_5281 to replace the original in my 77 350 4 barrel AC truck. It is obviously a little larger and doesnt fit perfectly in the lower radiator bracket which then caused me to have to not fully install the upper mount plate cause I could only get 3 bolts in at an angle. I see that there are small block and big block rubber isolators or spacers available. Did I get the big block radiator without knowing and possibly just need to now get the big block spacers to make it fit? by spacers I was talking about these http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-GMC-Tr...item53e9a626a3

01-30-2012, 08:53 AM	#2
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: radiator issue did the rubber pads fit in the lower/upper mount correctly? __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

01-30-2012, 09:46 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: radiator issue I wound up replacing the radiator in my truck i had to change the mounts __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-04-2012, 02:25 PM	#6
FritzA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Denver Burbs, CO Posts: 116	Re: radiator issue I believe the steel radiator mount is the same for SBC and BBC. The difference is in the rubber pads that go under and on top of the radiator AND the shroud. Look on Summit, they have different radiator pads for radiators of different thickness.



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