Jim
In actuality you need to count/compare the number of the radiator's
core tubes, not the fins. The core tubes can either number from 1,2,3,
or 4 depending on the amount of cooling required. The tubes will run
left to right (most MVs pre M151, up and down) and you'll need to count
them front to back, or back to front. Sorry James, not trying to slam
your reply, just making an improvement.
Paul Vandervort
mvpa 437
kb9pzc
James Shanks wrote:
>
> If you still have the old radiator laying around check how many rows of fins
> it has versus your new one. I replaced the radiator on my 86 Town Car and
> noticed the same thing, running hotter than normal and found the new
> replacement had one less row of fins. Made them replace it and engine now
> runs like it did before. Old one cracked return tank and I decided to
> replace rather than repair.
>
> Best of luck!!!
>
> James Shanks
> n1vbn@bit-net.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: j. martin <jimextwi@hotmail.com>
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> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 10:01 AM
> Subject: [MV] cooling system problem
>
> >
> >
> > Several months ago I replaced the radiator on My e-350 ford 91 van ( 7.3
> > liter diesel ) . The radiator before it died as it had almost rotted out .
> >
> > I am noticing the new one that we put in ( the correct one according to
> the
> > book and the radiator shop ) looks as if it is running hotter than the old
> > one was . The radiator is now running toward the upper end of the heat
> range
> > though still in the normal area but not by much ) We did not replace the
> old
> > thermastat at that time though I am considering doing that now . This
> truck
> > is heading down to fla so i know it will be running a bit warmer there .
> > According to the mechanic there is no leaks in the system and there is no
> > fluid loss ect.
> >
> > Any ideas ?
> >
> > jim
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