Topic: Any tips on replacing radiator on 1976 with air conditioning?
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Well, I have started removing the old radiator and did happen to break off the bottom passenger side stud that holds the shroud on! Darn, it felt like it was moving. I have started using PB Blaster whether it looks like I need it or not and working it slowly and re- tightening it a couple times while removing them. I'd really like to keep the hood attached.
Dropped the alternator, removed the air cleaner and snorkel/air intake, removed the fan and pulley, loosened the air cond. compressor, loosened most of the top bolts for the shroud but still haven't removed it because I think there may be a couple more bolts.
Just curious if I have to move the air cond. compressor out of the way to get the shroud off? I sure hope not!!
I also am fighting the lower automatic transmission line at the radiator. It's kinda funky because a lot of it is rubber hose with clamps. Any I have done over the years had all steel lines to the radiator fittings. I have soaked the fittings with PBB and will go slow.
I'm putting in a new Dewitt aluminum radiator, new hoses and DeWitt high performance coolant with additives for the aluminum radiator.
Any tips and other info will be appreciated.
Thanks,
OLE442
Dropped the alternator, removed the air cleaner and snorkel/air intake, removed the fan and pulley, loosened the air cond. compressor, loosened most of the top bolts for the shroud but still haven't removed it because I think there may be a couple more bolts.
Just curious if I have to move the air cond. compressor out of the way to get the shroud off? I sure hope not!!
I also am fighting the lower automatic transmission line at the radiator. It's kinda funky because a lot of it is rubber hose with clamps. Any I have done over the years had all steel lines to the radiator fittings. I have soaked the fittings with PBB and will go slow.
I'm putting in a new Dewitt aluminum radiator, new hoses and DeWitt high performance coolant with additives for the aluminum radiator.
Any tips and other info will be appreciated.
Thanks,
OLE442
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I had to pull mine a few times this past winter, and always had problems getting the lower hose fitting to clear the steering arm. I finally found it easiest to pull the radiator complete with the shroud and core support as a unit. Mine does not have A/C or transmission cooling lines. This does require removing the hood first though.
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