Radiator Removal
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Drifting
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From: Naples FL
Radiator Removal
Need to remove the radiator from my 70 LT-1.
Can anyone shed any light on the procedure to remove the shroud? I have removed the two conspicuous bolts from the metal plate that attaches the shroud to the radiator support at the top. I also see 3 small (5/16th head) screws into the lower part of the surround (about 3 o'clock; 6 o'clock and 9 o'clock). Does the fan clutch need to be removed to make room or once the shroud is free can it slide back over the blades? Are there any tricks to making this easy?
Thanks!
Can anyone shed any light on the procedure to remove the shroud? I have removed the two conspicuous bolts from the metal plate that attaches the shroud to the radiator support at the top. I also see 3 small (5/16th head) screws into the lower part of the surround (about 3 o'clock; 6 o'clock and 9 o'clock). Does the fan clutch need to be removed to make room or once the shroud is free can it slide back over the blades? Are there any tricks to making this easy?
Thanks!
Team Owner
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Hi mym,
1970 LT-! NICE!
Beyond BKb's info I'll only add that I believe it's a good idea to tape a piece of cardboard to each side of the core to protect the fins both coming out and going back in.
Regards,
Alan
1970 LT-! NICE!
Beyond BKb's info I'll only add that I believe it's a good idea to tape a piece of cardboard to each side of the core to protect the fins both coming out and going back in.
Regards,
Alan
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If I remember right, I remove the hood,tilt rad support forward,remove fan clutch ,tie the shroud back,put cardboard on both sides of rad,remove right front A-arm bolt,then slide rad up and out.
Sorta what the others are saying but with some extras.
As I remember it you can't get the shroud out with the rad in the car.
Sorta what the others are saying but with some extras.
As I remember it you can't get the shroud out with the rad in the car.
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Thread Starter
Drifting
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From: Naples FL
Thank you for the advice. Certainly sounds more involved than when I removed the radiator on my 67 435 about 10 years ago.
The radiator has a small leak from the core that only starts leaking when the car is shut off after getting up to temperature from running. I assume this means that the pressure build up from the temperature increase after shutting down initiates the leakage.
Is there any alternative to fixing this absent removal of the radiator and repair or replacement of the core?
Thanks again for all the info and tips.
The radiator has a small leak from the core that only starts leaking when the car is shut off after getting up to temperature from running. I assume this means that the pressure build up from the temperature increase after shutting down initiates the leakage.
Is there any alternative to fixing this absent removal of the radiator and repair or replacement of the core?
Thanks again for all the info and tips.
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