Radiator options

[D&D72]

5.0 explorer swap. I know some have used the original bronco radiator but, what are some of your experiences with other radiators? including an explorer rad?

[Viperwolf1]

The best radiator I ever had in a Bronco. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sgt- ... del/ranger

Also the cheapest. Now I have one in both.

[D&D72]

So, that has 1 1/2 " pipes on it. what did you find for hoses? And, what kind of temps were you seeing on a hot day?

[Viperwolf1]

So, that has 1 1/2 " pipes on it. what did you find for hoses? And, what kind of temps were you seeing on a hot day?

Upper hose is fox mustang. Bottom hose is custom due to angle of radiator outlet. I had to use the ends of 2 different hoses to make it fit well without causing an obstruction. I'll have to look up the numbers I used. I believe Rox used the same.

In CA during 95 degree days the temp was at thermostat (195) +/- a couple degrees. My gauge has 1 degree resolution.

It does require a little fabrication to get new lower radiator mounts in. I used some from a ranger and some from a taurus. I believe the ones Rox used were upper explorer mounts.

[D&D72]

thanks Phil!

[Rox Crusher]

I have the part number tags on my tool box and will post them up shortly

I believe this radiator is the cat's meow. I don't have a shroud on mine and it has gotten up to 199 but tomorrow will be first warm day so I will give it another test.

[Justin]

Glad to know. I'll be in the market shortly. If you can post the mount part nu,bets I'd be mighty appreciative.

[Rox Crusher]

The mounting tabs I used were found on the ground at the pull n pay place so I don't have part number / application information.

Most late model ford cars and trucks use various styles of this mount. It has a hole and a rubber grommet in it and a tab on the bottom of the radiator drops down through the hole.

[D&D72]

well I guess I'll be making a pull and pay run. I'll get multiples off a ranger or something to cover you too Justin.

[Justin]

That'd be awesome, thanks!

[D&D72]

Still waiting on those part numbers from Jeffro.....

[Gunnibronco]

I saved this thread about the 4.0 radiator
http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showth ... p?t=258896

Phil's post about hoses
http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showpo ... ostcount=8

Another
http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showpo ... stcount=12

Don't know if there is a better choice.

[D&D72]

Thanks Chad.

[Rox Crusher]

Still waiting on those part numbers from Jeffro.....

that lazy large mouth bass..........

for lower hose position I used one of these in combination with the end off of another spare hose I had laying around. This of course means you need a coupler from the help isle.

Gates # 22690 http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detai ... bilityTab_

Here is what I used for the upper, it fits perfectly without modification

Gates # 21159 http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detai ... bilityTab_

[Rox Crusher]

for lower hose position I used one of these in combination with the end off of another spare hose I had laying around. This of course means you need a coupler from the help isle.

Gates # 22690 http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detai ... bilityTab_

I was just looking at the pic of this hose and it doesn't look right, maybe they just have the wrong pic on the website. I know this is one of the hoses I used for the lower.

When it gets light out I can snap a photo of my lower to show what's what.

[Viperwolf1]

The mounting tabs I used were found on the ground at the pull n pay place so I don't have part number / application information.

Most late model ford cars and trucks use various styles of this mount. It has a hole and a rubber grommet in it and a tab on the bottom of the radiator drops down through the hole.

Your mounts were found on the ground but these are them. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1998-Ford-Exped ... 0K&vxp=mtr

[D&D72]

Thanks fellas, I got it all dialed in now (I think)
Phil, one other item I am looking for is the mounting bracket for the PS reservoir like yours. I have the reservoir but, not the bracket.
I can make one but, I'm all about easy!

[Viperwolf1]

It's the stock bracket for that reservoir. L-shaped with slots for the rubber grommets.

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[Strike2]

[quote="Viperwolf1"]It's the stock bracket for that reservoir. L-shaped with slots for the rubber grommets.

What make/year is that reservoir from?

[Justin]

I think mine was off a mid 90s diesel excursion. Cost me about $45 with the bracket off fleabay, but took a little searching to find one.

[Viperwolf1]

It's the stock bracket for that reservoir. L-shaped with slots for the rubber grommets.

What make/year is that reservoir from?

2003-2004 powerstroke 6.0 applications.

[Strike2]

I think mine was off a mid 90s diesel excursion. Cost me about $45 with the bracket off fleabay, but took a little searching to find one.

I think mine was off a mid 90s diesel excursion. Cost me about $45 with the bracket off fleabay, but took a little searching to find one.

Interesting Thanks Guys

[Justin]

Yes, sorry, mid 2000s. Viper is right

[D&D72]

The reservoir was easy to come by. bracket not so much.