[Floyd]

Raising the radiator will cause a pie shape gap at the back edge of the hood panel and the cowl. This pie shape gap shows up on many cars for a variety of reasons. It is also very difficult to remedy as it requires lowering the radiator or raising the cowl. If you are lucky enough to have a good gap at the back edge of the hood then change out the crank bearing. I have fought the pie gap battle myself and it ain't fun or easy.
Just an opinion