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tim21391 · 03-11-2009, 09:23 PM

when taking off the radiator support to change it with a non rusted one... can i leave the radiator hooked up still because i really dont feel like wating all the coolant.. could i just put it on top of the engine... i think i got enough hose.... or is that a big no no

Sport/Truck · 03-11-2009, 10:28 PM

I would say there's not enough hose plus you would need to remove the fan. I think ultimately you would end up messing up you radiator.
Your best bet is not take any short cuts. (IMO)
s/t

westofb · 03-11-2009, 10:34 PM

I have done this on later model trucks, you should be fine leaving radiator hooked up. I would remove the shroud, might consider the fan too. Put an old rubber floormat between the engine and radiator to protect rad fins, could use a ratchet strap around the rad back to the hood hinges to hold the rad back out of way....just a few ideas, I wouldn't drop the coolant unless I absolutely had too. Good lucl on switching it out!
Jeff
On my 69 there is plenty of room to leave everything on except the shrould, fan is about 5 to 6 inches from radiator.

03-11-2009, 09:23 PM	#1
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	radiator support swap questions when taking off the radiator support to change it with a non rusted one... can i leave the radiator hooked up still because i really dont feel like wating all the coolant.. could i just put it on top of the engine... i think i got enough hose.... or is that a big no no __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

03-11-2009, 10:28 PM	#2
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: radiator support swap questions I would say there's not enough hose plus you would need to remove the fan. I think ultimately you would end up messing up you radiator. Your best bet is not take any short cuts. (IMO) s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

03-11-2009, 10:34 PM	#3
westofb I really hate wet sanding! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brookfield, MO Posts: 601	Re: radiator support swap questions I have done this on later model trucks, you should be fine leaving radiator hooked up. I would remove the shroud, might consider the fan too. Put an old rubber floormat between the engine and radiator to protect rad fins, could use a ratchet strap around the rad back to the hood hinges to hold the rad back out of way....just a few ideas, I wouldn't drop the coolant unless I absolutely had too. Good lucl on switching it out! Jeff On my 69 there is plenty of room to leave everything on except the shrould, fan is about 5 to 6 inches from radiator. Last edited by westofb; 03-11-2009 at 10:37 PM. Reason: cause I can



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