Radiator Question
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Radiator Question
Before I order, will this radiator work for my car?
65' L76
http://www.dewitts.com/collections/c...ation-radiator
65' L76
http://www.dewitts.com/collections/c...ation-radiator
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From: Austin TX
Why are you ordering a new one?
The reason I ask is that I recently purchased a '65 C2 and I thought it needed one, as well, since the temp gauge would sometimes get to the 220-230 mark.
I did some research on the forum, bought a IR gun, started taking temps from thermostat housing, corners of the radiator, hoses, etc... and all were showing a LOT cooler temps than the gauge... 30* or more cooler!
So, yesterday I went and bought a new 180* thermostat, Wells TU5 temp sender and now the gauge and IR gun are showing the same temps of ~185-190 after 25-30 minutes of just idling in the garage.
Cost was under $45 for the IR gun, thermostat and Temp sensor.
David
The reason I ask is that I recently purchased a '65 C2 and I thought it needed one, as well, since the temp gauge would sometimes get to the 220-230 mark.
I did some research on the forum, bought a IR gun, started taking temps from thermostat housing, corners of the radiator, hoses, etc... and all were showing a LOT cooler temps than the gauge... 30* or more cooler!
So, yesterday I went and bought a new 180* thermostat, Wells TU5 temp sender and now the gauge and IR gun are showing the same temps of ~185-190 after 25-30 minutes of just idling in the garage.
Cost was under $45 for the IR gun, thermostat and Temp sensor.
David
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Why are you ordering a new one?
The reason I ask is that I recently purchased a '65 C2 and I thought it needed one, as well, since the temp gauge would sometimes get to the 220-230 mark.
I did some research on the forum, bought a IR gun, started taking temps from thermostat housing, corners of the radiator, hoses, etc... and all were showing a LOT cooler temps than the gauge... 30* or more cooler!
So, yesterday I went and bought a new 180* thermostat, Wells TU5 temp sender and now the gauge and IR gun are showing the same temps of ~185-190 after 25-30 minutes of just idling in the garage.
Cost was under $45 for the IR gun, thermostat and Temp sensor.
David
The reason I ask is that I recently purchased a '65 C2 and I thought it needed one, as well, since the temp gauge would sometimes get to the 220-230 mark.
I did some research on the forum, bought a IR gun, started taking temps from thermostat housing, corners of the radiator, hoses, etc... and all were showing a LOT cooler temps than the gauge... 30* or more cooler!
So, yesterday I went and bought a new 180* thermostat, Wells TU5 temp sender and now the gauge and IR gun are showing the same temps of ~185-190 after 25-30 minutes of just idling in the garage.
Cost was under $45 for the IR gun, thermostat and Temp sensor.
David
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If after checking all temps with a IR gun and you determine that a new radiator is needed, I think just about everyone here on this forum will agree that the DeWitts 941 is probably the best replacement radiator on the planet for your application...it certainly was for me
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Date codes go from the letter A for Janurary B for February and so forth. The letter I was not used. Then the year. Just tell them the build date and they will stamp it correctly
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My understanding is that the date code for a Harrison radiator should predate the car by a couple of months or so. Beyond that it's kinda - "pick a date, any date" - as long as it's not a Saturday or Sunday...........
Hopefully one of the more knowledgeable members here can chime in with more detail, like the 1965 judging standards.
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Working from memory here as i am on my phone and don't have access to the data we assembled, but IIRC your car was assembled on June 15 or 16, 1965, the engine on 6/08/65 and the body on 6/07/65.
My understanding is that the date code for a Harrison radiator should predate the car by a couple of months or so. Beyond that it's kinda - "pick a date, any date" - as long as it's not a Saturday or Sunday...........
Hopefully one of the more knowledgeable members here can chime in with more detail, like the 1965 judging standards.
My understanding is that the date code for a Harrison radiator should predate the car by a couple of months or so. Beyond that it's kinda - "pick a date, any date" - as long as it's not a Saturday or Sunday...........
Hopefully one of the more knowledgeable members here can chime in with more detail, like the 1965 judging standards.
