47-55.1 Radiator

[8man]

I have 1200 miles on the 48, and I just found a small leak in the radiator where a bolt rubbed it. I can fix the bolt, but what are your recommendations for the radiator?

Thanks.

[mr48chev]

S-10 Chassis pretty well puts the skizzle on any viable suggestions as they all seem to be set up differently. Plus I haven't seen our resident S-10 swap guru on here for months.

I just bought a KKS 3 row GMC style radiator that moves the core forward an inch or more
Bay item number:225850522950 for my 48 to get room for the 292. I may have to modify the crossbar on top of the stock core support or use spacers to get the tank to clear but still gain room but haven't got to that yet.

[JDarby]

I have a stock 55 GMC radiator that holds fluid, not sure what the S-10 set up looks like
but I thought I'd throw that out there since we both live in Tejas!

[8man]

Thanks guys.

I was wondering if the aluminum radiator can be repaired, or if I have to replace it.

I will be pulling the radiator, and I have to check, but I think a 48-55 radiator might fit. It'll be next week before I can tear into it.

[leegreen]

It it is just a hole in one of the tanks there is a reasonable chance someone can tig it up for you

[8man]

Thanks, but it's not in the tank, the bolt went in between a couple of the fins.

[1project2many]

In the early days of plastic / aluminum radiators we would use plastic weld to patch very small holes in the tubes. In the days of copper / aluminum if the tube couldn't be soldered the tanks would be removed and the ends of the tube soldered shut. Now it seems like the common answer is to throw it out if it's broken.

[8man]

Thank you, that is what I was thinking. I was hoping but thinking it. When I get it out, I'll know.

[mr48chev]

Originally Posted by 1project2many

In the early days of plastic / aluminum radiators we would use plastic weld to patch very small holes in the tubes. In the days of copper / aluminum if the tube couldn't be soldered the tanks would be removed and the ends of the tube soldered shut. Now it seems like the common answer is to throw it out if it's broken.

We used to have 20 radiator shops within 30 miles of my house and now there is one and the next closest real radiator shop is 68.8 miles away.

I have lost track of how many aluminum and plastic radiators I have scrapped in the past 20 years with the issues with the plastic. Always a plastic failure but at least they are cheap.