where should the top of the radiator be?

[NJBronco]

Is the radiator suppost to be flush with the top of the core support? I'm looking to install an explorer radiator, but I can't tell what height to put it at. I don't have the original radiator to measure and/or install and see what height it sits at.

pics would be great!!

 

[broncoman805]

If running a stock fan, I would line the radiator up with the fan as close to the middle of the radiator as possible.

 

[71broncman]

On mine the top of the radiator/fill neck sits about an inch above the core support.
Mark.

 

[StaffyStella]

PM me your email and I'll shoot you pics of mine. Just installed 3 core aluminum today and have picks.

 

[70_Steve]

Install the radiator so the fan is in the middle of the shroud.

You are installing a shroud, right?

 

[Crush]

I have the explorer radiator and installed it at the same height as the original one and the cap hit the hood. Had to massage it a bit. The. I put a 1 inch body lift on and had to drop the rad to line up with the fan. So. My suggestion is to make sure you have done all the mods u want to. Then put the shroud on the fan and mount it so the dan is in the center of the shroud. My 2 cents

 

[BluebroncoNC]

Stock frame to body height, stock 302, but with an upgraded radiator and modified shroud for all my belts... bah. Here is a pic. Oh, um, had to modify the radiator top mounts to clear the fan to radiator, pull the radiator forward as far as possible. No clue if that helps you or not. Basically, this new radiator sat on the stock mounts in the stock holes underneath, then I leaned it towards the front of the truck, modifying the top mounts.

 

[NJBronco]

Yes I'm running a shroud. But I know my radiator is 3-4 inches taller then stock. I guess I have to wait for the motor to be back in so i can see the shroud and fan allignment. I have a 2" body lift so I should have room to play. I'm hoping this week to get the front of the tub blasted and patched up. So tied of looking at my piles of parts.

 

[KyleQ]

This is where I mounted mine - ditched the factory mounts and just two bolts through the core support.

Same deal when I lost the core support-