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Reply #30April 12, 2011, 08:11:29 pm

sdwarf36

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« Reply #30 on: April 12, 2011, 08:11:29 pm »
The difference between the radiators is the upper outlet on the diesel one points towards the left about 30 degrees to clear the altenator (so you can have that long multi-curved upper hose). I bought (and was stuck with) a gasser rad-the outlet points straight back directly into the alt.-and 2" away. I ended up cutting a 90* bend out of a hose CRAZY short-went to a piece of copper pipe to another hose. It rubs on the alt. (no choice) I got it padded the best I can. I got 10k on it like this-but i keep a close eye on it. I plan on getting a diesel rad + upper hose when i get around to putting in my TD motor.
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Reply #31April 12, 2011, 09:13:32 pm

Quantum TD

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« Reply #31 on: April 12, 2011, 09:13:32 pm »
If you need a radiator, I've got a couple that I'd happily unload pretty cheap. 2 For one. Both tested good.

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Reply #32April 13, 2011, 06:42:13 am

wdkingery

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« Reply #32 on: April 13, 2011, 06:42:13 am »
yes franken the straight back radiator in was a chore at best.. it does rub the alt. infact i just threw it in there, giving it room to wiggle  so it could get away from the alt.

Quote from: Quantum TD on April 12, 2011, 09:13:32 pm
If you need a radiator, I've got a couple that I'd happily unload pretty cheap. 2 For one. Both tested good.



yeah i'll take one if you got it! shippin to 23838?
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Reply #33April 13, 2011, 09:50:56 am

Baron VonZeppelin

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« Reply #33 on: April 13, 2011, 09:50:56 am »
Like sdwarf and i were saying ...

If your car was factory A/C and factory Diesel - the accessory arrangement puts the alternator right at the radiator.

Even if you deleted the a/c compressor and all other things in relation to the a/c and never intend to use it again - your alternator location will still be the limiting factor.

UNLESS you get ahold of the bracketry from a Non-A/C diesel.
It puts the alternator down low - sort of where the a/c compressor would be. Then you could use a gasser mk2 radiator, or franken in any mk1 radiator no probo. A new/correct or modified top hose would prob be required.
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Reply #34April 13, 2011, 06:04:21 pm

wdkingery

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« Reply #34 on: April 13, 2011, 06:04:21 pm »
Baron i just threw the damn thing over in there.. there's nothing holding it still but a few zip ties that thing ain't going no where. now it doesn't touch the alternator at all! but the mk1 was a dastardly thing in relation to the alternator.

i did cut out the condenser for the A/C and would like to can that compressor soon tho
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