454 radiators
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Midland TX
454 radiators
During my swap from a 350 to 454, I noticed a difference in the radiators. I just received my 454 radiator and it does not have a place to put a radiator cap! My old radiator had a neck and cap on the passenger side. Is this correct? Does this mean I have to connect an expansion tank? How do I fill the radiator? Any help and pictures would be greatly appreciated. :confused:
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Round Rock, Texas, USA Texas
Re: 454 radiators (Obdoc)
I bought and sold a '64 Ford Galaxie with a 390 some time back -- it had a leaky exp. tank - I called Summit and got on inline tee with a cap on the top. Not correct and something you may want to change -- but should be quick and easy to get some fluid in and get on the road.
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Pro
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Michigan
Re: 454 radiators (Obdoc)
My big block radiator has no cap. I do have the expansion tank with a cap. I fill my system by removing the thermostat and pouring down into the block. I top off the system by filling through the expansion tank. Hope this helps.
Dwayne
Dwayne
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