Champion Aluminum Radiator

[Madgyver]

What size screw is it for the nutserts on the Champion Aluminum Radiator?
It's the thread size on the nutserts that is meant to bolt on the fan shroud.

I can't find a screw that will fit.

I hate using expensive Aluminum Radiators (R.D.) due to the fact that they are throwaways once they crap out.
For the cheap price, these Champion Aluminum Radiators are worth a try.
They are half the price of a recore on the copper/brass radiators.

 

[73stallion]

they're size 10-32

 

[Madgyver]

Thanks Ben!

 

[Bronco717274]

Damn beat me to it, I went out to the shop and got the tap set out it's 10-32

 

[Madgyver]

Damn beat me to it, I went out to the shop and got the tap set out it's 10-32

I did the same thing to try and find out but I only had a 10-24 tap in my kit. I probably broke the 10-32 tap.
I'm heading out to the hardware store now to grab some bolts.

 

[Annapolis76EB]

I just dropped the 3 core Champion in today. That bad boy cools extremely well. I am very impressed with it and figure if it does end up needing replaced, it isn't a whole lot more to get another new than fixing an old copper one. Plus they look pretty!

 

[Madgyver]

if it does end up needing replaced, it isn't a whole lot more to get another new than fixing an old copper one.

yes, it is cheaper to just to get another Champion, if the price stays the same.

If it lasts 3 years, it pays off.

 

[Annapolis76EB]

My thinking exactly.

 

[Madgyver]

The expensive Ron Davis Aluminum Radiator didn't last 8 months and no customer service after that. It became aluminum scrap at .60 cents a pound.

Bad Experience with the expense of my hard earned money.

 

[Annapolis76EB]

I talked to the actual Champion manufacturer and they were very insistant that they will back their radiator if there are any problems. They even said if I put it in and dont like it within 90 days to just mail it back and they will refund me no questions asked. Seems like a very good company.

 

[Bronco717274]

Hey Mad your going to use one of those fancy caps aren't you. The one with that thing that hangs down inside for the alum. rad. can't remember it's name.

 

[73stallion]

yep i've got a 2 row champion in my driveway, it appears that it's been leaking. gonna call them tomorrow, if i get the ok i'm gonna drive to lake elsinore and pick up a new one.

 

[Pa PITT]

Mine has sure been a good radiator.. And it is taking care of my 4BT. Yes I went through about 50 bolts or screws before I FOUND some to plug the hole.

 

[Annapolis76EB]

Let me know how that goes Stallion. After talking to them I feel pretty confident that you wont have any problems.

 

[73stallion]

i've got nothing bad to say about them. i actually have a 2 row that's been leaking, they're exchanging it for me. VERY good customer service!!!!

 

[mp]

Where are you guys buying these radiators? Straight from Champion?

 

[73stallion]

i bought it from a dealer on ebay, and i'm close enough i went to champion's warehouse and picked it up.

 

[SC74]

Several ebay sellers with Champions - any recommendations? I'm looking at a 3 row from radiator_wizard now for $225 free freight.

 

[Hank_]

Got mine from ledfootracing.com . I have mine sitting in the bronco but still waiting to use it.

Henry

 

[Madgyver]

So far so good with this champion rad.