Jon-good lead, got a great deal on an all-metal 2-row radiator (larger
capacity than stock)...AND they delivered out here to the sticks!
Had some difficulty mating the Hayden fan back to the new radiator as it was
thicker and the mounting rods were too short, so spent most of tonite fabbing
up a bracket out of flat aluminum bars and bolting those to the radiator
edges...froze my arse off tonite working outside! Also changed out to a new
Robertshaw 180 thermostat as long as everything was apart...
suspect some of the cooling issue might be related to airflow so
contemplating on having a new shroud fabricated to direct the flow...(don't
suppose you still have my old shroud still laying around?)
other observations: Hayden Adj. Thermostat switch may have been bad so am
replacing with new one. Sealing relay with RTV and leads with silicon grease
to prevent moisture buildup and corrosion (was apparent on old control).
-getting larger capacity coolant overflow tank.
-new radiator cap.
Will resume installation of new radiator/fan assembly and switch wiring
tomorrow evening. DAMN I hope like hell there was no serious engine damage
done....
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Dave Kilian -- Clayton, NC
'96 Dakota CC 4x4 3.9L 5-spd, 4.10, 4" susp/2" Body lift, 33" MT's etc...
http://cnc.4x4.org/members/members.php3?member=david_kilian
In a message dated 1/21/01 7:44:35 PM, jon@fast4x4.net writes:
<< try calling performance radiator... that's what we use at work and most of
the metal/plastic stock radiators are all metal from performance...
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Jon Smith--Raleigh, NC
www.fast4x4.net
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-
-OK, so now that my radiator needs to be replaced (see previous
-thread), I was
-wondering if there was a heavier-duty radiator that I could bolt
-in place of
-my stock Gen II V6...say the radiator for a V8? or a heavy duty
-radiator? I
-need to order tomorrow AM, so any input appreciated. My last radiator blew
-up, am hoping to find a replacement that has more cooling capacity...
-if a v8 radiator bolts up, do the hoses still line up? Anyone?
-
-The dealer has 2 radiators listed for a 96 dakota: standard and
-heavy-duty.
-Apparently the heavy duty includes lines for the transmission or
-something. I
-don't have the heavy-duty cooling package, but would be interested in the
-raduiator if it had extra cells, even if I have to seal up any
-extra lines to
-it? Does anyone have a v6 heavy-duty that could tell lme how many
-lines are
-hooked to it?
-
-suggestions? >>
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