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shifty · 10-12-2006, 10:07 AM

Okay, I have a 2-row radiator in my truck (came with L6).

I just got a 4-row radiator for my truck.

My core support has the proper holes and stuff for the 4-row radiator, but it seems the upper and lower saddles don't fit it. See here (closeup):

http://satellitehead.com/uploads/radclip002.jpg

And here (at a distance):

http://satellitehead.com/uploads/radclip001.jpg

Is this just the wrong radiator for my truck, or did they make bigger saddles for my radiator support? It seems like the lower saddles are about as big as they're going to get, and I don't think I can fit any larger saddles there.

Looks like a 3-row radiator would be a perfect fit, but the guys at 1-800-radiator do not issue refunds and do not list a 3-row radiator as being for this truck.

Advice welcome.

shifty · 10-12-2006, 10:09 AM

PS - how do you swap these buggers out? I just went to GMCPaul's and noticed that there are diff't ones for 2, 3 and 4 core style retainers...

68 short step · 10-12-2006, 10:17 AM

yes they do make longer saddles.... you swap out the lowers by drilling out the rivets and put new ones in and rivet them or bolt them back on... i may have some i can send ya, ill check tonight

PETEM1957 · 10-12-2006, 10:20 AM

Check The Classifieds - Jose Has (2)0 Sets For Sale

shifty · 10-12-2006, 10:41 AM

Thanks guys. Can anyone tell me the difference in length between the 2-row, 3-row and 4-row?

The ones on my truck now (2-row) can saddle a radiator 2¾" deep.
The radiator I have now (4-row) is 3½" deep.

The radiator place is trying to replace mine with a 3-row. I can go pick it up right now - and I am curious to know if the 2, 3 and 4-row radiator mounts are the same or different.

sleepyboy · 10-12-2006, 11:15 AM

I bought new mounts from chevy duty when I swapped to a 4 core.

shifty · 10-12-2006, 11:20 AM

yeah, but they're like ... $70 for the rubber pads and all four mounts.

Greaser · 10-12-2006, 01:42 PM

I Cut And Rewelded A Set Of The Top Mounts For A Guy. I Dont Know What He Did For The Bottoms Though. My Local Parts House Sells The Wider Saddle's Cheap.

shifty · 10-12-2006, 02:32 PM

I just swapped it out for a 3-row Delphi radiator (Ac-Delco, possibly).

All is well. 2-row and 3-row use same mounts. 3-row is just wider. I need to figure out now how to move the bottom rad mount closest to the battery box

Thanks for all the replies. If anyone knows how to move that bottom mount, please let me know!!

10-12-2006, 10:07 AM	#1
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Need radiator mounts help! Okay, I have a 2-row radiator in my truck (came with L6). I just got a 4-row radiator for my truck. My core support has the proper holes and stuff for the 4-row radiator, but it seems the upper and lower saddles don't fit it. See here (closeup): http://satellitehead.com/uploads/radclip002.jpg And here (at a distance): http://satellitehead.com/uploads/radclip001.jpg Is this just the wrong radiator for my truck, or did they make bigger saddles for my radiator support? It seems like the lower saddles are about as big as they're going to get, and I don't think I can fit any larger saddles there. Looks like a 3-row radiator would be a perfect fit, but the guys at 1-800-radiator do not issue refunds and do not list a 3-row radiator as being for this truck. Advice welcome. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 10-12-2006 at 10:12 AM.

10-12-2006, 10:09 AM	#2
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Need radiator mounts help! PS - how do you swap these buggers out? I just went to GMCPaul's and noticed that there are diff't ones for 2, 3 and 4 core style retainers... __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

10-12-2006, 10:17 AM	#3
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Need radiator mounts help! yes they do make longer saddles.... you swap out the lowers by drilling out the rivets and put new ones in and rivet them or bolt them back on... i may have some i can send ya, ill check tonight

10-12-2006, 10:20 AM	#4
PETEM1957 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 275	Re: Need radiator mounts help! Check The Classifieds - Jose Has (2)0 Sets For Sale

10-12-2006, 10:41 AM	#5
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Need radiator mounts help! Thanks guys. Can anyone tell me the difference in length between the 2-row, 3-row and 4-row? The ones on my truck now (2-row) can saddle a radiator 2¾" deep. The radiator I have now (4-row) is 3½" deep. The radiator place is trying to replace mine with a 3-row. I can go pick it up right now - and I am curious to know if the 2, 3 and 4-row radiator mounts are the same or different. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

10-12-2006, 11:15 AM	#6
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	Re: Need radiator mounts help! I bought new mounts from chevy duty when I swapped to a 4 core.

10-12-2006, 11:20 AM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Need radiator mounts help! yeah, but they're like ... $70 for the rubber pads and all four mounts. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

10-12-2006, 01:42 PM	#8
Greaser Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worley, ID Posts: 48	Re: Need radiator mounts help! I Cut And Rewelded A Set Of The Top Mounts For A Guy. I Dont Know What He Did For The Bottoms Though. My Local Parts House Sells The Wider Saddle's Cheap.

10-12-2006, 02:32 PM	#9
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Need radiator mounts help! I just swapped it out for a 3-row Delphi radiator (Ac-Delco, possibly). All is well. 2-row and 3-row use same mounts. 3-row is just wider. I need to figure out now how to move the bottom rad mount closest to the battery box Thanks for all the replies. If anyone knows how to move that bottom mount, please let me know!! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.



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