Help on installing radiator and shroud '70 454
12-26-2016, 06:17 PM
#1
Drifting
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Help on installing radiator and shroud '70 454
Looking for suggestions on putting my radiator and fan shroud back in .Previous owner had cut shroud and I glued it back as one piece and with fan off can't get it back in
Thanks
Wes
Thanks
Wes
Last edited by 530planeman; 12-26-2016 at 08:29 PM.
12-27-2016, 09:20 AM
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Safety Car
remove fan and pulley, attach lower radiator hose at bottom then install new radiator,
just sit it in place, install shroud leave it loose, line everything up before tightening down bolts. it is a tight fit.
just sit it in place, install shroud leave it loose, line everything up before tightening down bolts. it is a tight fit.
12-27-2016, 09:30 AM
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Dr. Detroit
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I installed my shroud on my 72' in one piece and it is not easy if you leave the rad support bolted up.....but....it can be done.....I forced mine in over the front control arm bushing bolts......it will flex....mine is an original shroud.......
The minute you get frustrated is the minute it will pop into place......
Hind sight is 20/20 though.....I should have removed the rad support to detail and clean everything.......but it is in great shape as it is......food for thought.
Jebby
The minute you get frustrated is the minute it will pop into place......
Hind sight is 20/20 though.....I should have removed the rad support to detail and clean everything.......but it is in great shape as it is......food for thought.
Jebby
12-27-2016, 01:36 PM
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Le Mans Master
Mine was cut along the bottom so it could be bent inward to slide it in place.
I keep the cut but added some captive nuts to the shroud and used aluminum plate to hold it tight. Not sure were yours was cut.
I keep the cut but added some captive nuts to the shroud and used aluminum plate to hold it tight. Not sure were yours was cut.
12-27-2016, 01:58 PM
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One thing you've probably already thought of but I'll mention it here is, use some of that left over Christmas cardboard to protect both sides of the radiator.
12-27-2016, 02:55 PM
#8
Drifting
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Thanks
Wes
12-27-2016, 04:03 PM
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Drifting
It definitely is much easier with some help. When I did mine on my 68 BB I put the shroud in first and laid it over on the engine. The fan was removed and made it a little easier. The radiator went in next and dropped right in. I didn't need to unbolt the radiator support.
12-27-2016, 04:17 PM
#11
Drifting
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It definitely is much easier with some help. When I did mine on my 68 BB I put the shroud in first and laid it over on the engine. The fan was removed and made it a little easier. The radiator went in next and dropped right in. I didn't need to unbolt the radiator support.
Wes