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10-25-2019, 09:25 AM | #1 |
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anyone using aluminum radiators
thinking on buying aluminum radiator for my doodle
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10-25-2019, 09:29 AM | #2 |
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Re: anyone using aluminum radiators
for the price, they cant be beat, but they dont look very good...............
I used one in my 57 nomad. wroked great and only 120. delivered. but again, not the most attractive rad out there. |
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10-25-2019, 09:49 AM | #3 |
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Re: anyone using aluminum radiators
It’s hard to find one that fits. Some people have reported on a recent thread that the mounting tabs are not correct and they had to do some modifications.
Some of the Chinese companies that make them and/or market them don’t seem know the difference between the 28-29 and the 30-31 models. David Serr |
10-25-2019, 10:53 AM | #4 |
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Re: anyone using aluminum radiators
i can live with that on my doodlebug long as it cools and no leaks
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10-25-2019, 11:51 AM | #5 |
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Re: anyone using aluminum radiators
well the one I had worked fine.
so go for it. |
10-25-2019, 12:51 PM | #6 |
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10-25-2019, 01:51 PM | #7 |
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Re: anyone using aluminum radiators
So which company, seller , sells the best fitting ones for both models,
spring is here in NZ |
10-25-2019, 10:28 PM | #8 |
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Re: anyone using aluminum radiators
Our experience with aluminum radiators....
We use the Wizard brand. Very happy with them. Made in USA. Be very cautious with cheapie imported ones online Gil. NoCal |
10-26-2019, 08:12 AM | #9 |
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well I used the cheapie chinese ones and very content.
on epay............ |
10-26-2019, 09:27 AM | #10 | |
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Is this the one you have? https://www.ebay.com/itm/52MM-for-Fo...eb9da2df039480
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10-27-2019, 09:03 AM | #11 |
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Re: anyone using aluminum radiators
I have used the Wizard ones in British cars,VERY nice.They were not doing A radiators though.Or,they weren't at the time I asked.They could have come up with one,but the price was far more than a new copper/brass one at the time.My friend loves his Chinese one,he tried it then bought two more for his other cars.I haven't seen it yet,he said it fills the hole in the shell,and cools great.
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10-28-2019, 05:17 AM | #12 |
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Re: anyone using aluminum radiators
no Eagle,
mine wasnt that nice. just scroll from lowest cost and it will pop up. one on there now is 99. shipped. 125. gets a closer copy. rad cooled fine and wasnt expecting much. on a clunker car, rarely pays to spend 600. for a rad. |
10-28-2019, 02:15 PM | #13 |
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Re: anyone using aluminum radiators
Yes. This is the afternoon required work to fit one that was actually made for a chevy engine.
Removing the oil cooler gives space for the crank handle. Edit : forgot to mention if the lower pipe is straight, you may need to bend it out a little as the fan belt will rub on it when it gets worn & the generator moves outwards
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