DeWitts users, Step in please....
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DeWitts users, Step in please....
Installing my Direct replacement DeWitts radiator and there weren't any directions w/it. None online either, that I can see.
What are the two strips of adhesive-backed foam for, the screws, and the two plastic straps w/holes??
What are the two strips of adhesive-backed foam for, the screws, and the two plastic straps w/holes??
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Well without more info I don't know which instructions to post so I picked one 
ok took out the instructions picture since the one I posted is the old one and isn't supposed to be used anymore according to dewitts.
Did find this though.
ok took out the instructions picture since the one I posted is the old one and isn't supposed to be used anymore according to dewitts.
Did find this though.
To clarify, the kit includes two foam strips and two spacer bars. The spacer bars are used to move the fans back 1/4" to allow room for the thicker core. We also include new bolts for that. Be-cool does the same thing, but they charge $75 for this spacer kit, and we include it for free.
Last edited by crowz; Jun 8, 2015 at 02:48 PM.
Melting Slicks
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http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/vem...tallation.html
I cant find anything about straps anywhere but the above article might help is some ways.
I cant find anything about straps anywhere but the above article might help is some ways.
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Sorry, no pics of the re-assembly...it's done already. Pics of disassembly HERE. though, if interested.
One thing about the DeWitts that annoyed my a litttle; the new, longer screws are to accommodate the spacer for along the top of radiator. Unfortunately, they are course thread (like wood screws thread) and don't work w/the threaded speed nuts on the shroud. Assuming the the speed nuts were this style (not threaded):
...I merrily started tightening...and twisted /cracked my shroud. Grrrr. The speed nuts in the shroud are this style:
...and require a fine threaded, metric bolt. So, heads up there.
Also, If I were doing it again, I'd probably trim the foam, as it is much thicker than it needs to be, requiring the "smashing" of it, to make it fit in, under the shroud. Otherwise, the radiator itself does fit sweet, and looks fine (stock) all installed. Looking forward to another 23 years of good service from it!
One thing about the DeWitts that annoyed my a litttle; the new, longer screws are to accommodate the spacer for along the top of radiator. Unfortunately, they are course thread (like wood screws thread) and don't work w/the threaded speed nuts on the shroud. Assuming the the speed nuts were this style (not threaded):
...I merrily started tightening...and twisted /cracked my shroud. Grrrr. The speed nuts in the shroud are this style:
...and require a fine threaded, metric bolt. So, heads up there.
Also, If I were doing it again, I'd probably trim the foam, as it is much thicker than it needs to be, requiring the "smashing" of it, to make it fit in, under the shroud. Otherwise, the radiator itself does fit sweet, and looks fine (stock) all installed. Looking forward to another 23 years of good service from it!
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