"The Turd" build Thread...

[76MaBronco]

Well, my idea to use the Explorer radiator has just been dashed...I thought it was going to fit, but it's a couple inches too wide. So, off to eBay to spend more money...I'll be working on the wiring instead.

On a side note, the power steering and fuel lines have been laid in place. Just need to be made up and secured...

 

[broncokak]

What's wrong with the Bronco radiator you were using? I'm just running a stock radiator and have never had a problem. You'll need a cross over pipe for the lower hose though.

 

[76MaBronco]

Ken, I installed it yesterday. What hose are you using for the upper? Where did you get the crossover tube?

 

[broncokak]

The tube came from BCB and I think the the upper house did too. The tube is a little pricey but save a lot of time.

 

[76MaBronco]

Thanks!!!

 

[bronco loco]

From what I read the upper hose from a 1968 Pontiac gto 400 ci should fit

 

[bronco loco]

And for the bottom, some members have used the 2002 power stroke f 250 7.3l bottom hose. Let me know what worked for you. Thanks.

 

[76MaBronco]

Thanks!! I'll try those hoses first.


Ken, is this what you used??

 

[broncokak]

Yes. looks the same only my tube was stainless I think. Maybe why it was so pricey. I don't see it on BCs page anymore. Who is selling that one?

It was a quick and easy install and has been there since 2005 with no problems.

 

[Tito]

Driven Auto Parts sells the crossover tube setup as well.

 

[76MaBronco]

...I don't see it on BCs page anymore. Who is selling that one?.

BC Broncos....under their "cooling" page...

 

[broncokak]

OK, I see it now.

I don't remember how much mine was but at the time. Maybe knowing now what a time saver it was make me thing the price isn't all that bad now. A lot less than a new radiator that's for sure.

 

[76MaBronco]

Yup...I think I'm going to try the hoses Marco suggested first...figure $20 or so a pop, can always return them if they look like they won't work...

 

[broncokak]

Yes very true and you can get creative by cutting the hose and using some exhaust pipe to route the hose where you want it.

 

[jmhend]

Steve, if you sell the radiator please let me know.

 

[bronco loco]

Yup...I think I'm going to try the hoses Marco suggested first...figure $20 or so a pop, can always return them if they look like they won't work...

lower radiator hose NAPA Part# NBH 9323

 

[76MaBronco]

lower radiator hose NAPA Part# NBH 9323

Marco, you ROCK!!!!!

 

[fatboy]

Yes very true and you can get creative by cutting the hose and using some exhaust pipe to route the hose where you want it.

Years ago I lost the radiator in my 78 F150 with a 300 6. Was planning on a 460 conversion at the time so I put the correct radiator in for that and had to use two flex hoses with exhaust pipe as Ken suggests. Worked great for a few years until I rebuilt the 6, and I put the correct radiator in... ;D

 

[76MaBronco]

Just put a shout out to the BONES group...My shoulders are making it very difficult to do much of anything, so I need some help to finish her up.

 

[orangecrush4u]

Getting real close I see..;D