Is there such a thing as a "4 core" for our trucks? I see one for sale in the local Kijjijji.
fins2fuselage
10-10-2009, 11:06 AM
Buck,
Not that I am aware of, but I would sure like to know if somebody offers one.
What is "Kijjijji"? It appears that you are in Alberta; is that a Canadian chain? And can you please post a corporate web address?
Thanks.
Jeff
1976D100
10-10-2009, 11:27 AM
Fins, Kijiji is a free classified website like craigslist, just not as good.
http://www.kijiji.com
buck99
10-10-2009, 11:44 AM
Kijiji is similar to "Craigs List". Private individuals advertise for free.
Here's the link to Kijiji
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/
...and the link to the add
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-engine-engine-parts-78-dodge-4X4-rad-W0QQAdIdZ160933126
This guy probably doesn't know what he has so I'll go check it out.
fins2fuselage
10-10-2009, 02:40 PM
Kijiji is similar to "Craigs List". Private individuals advertise for free.
Here's the link to Kijiji
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/
...and the link to the add
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-engine-engine-parts-78-dodge-4X4-rad-W0QQAdIdZ160933126
This guy probably doesn't know what he has so I'll go check it out.
Buck,
If it is indeed for a Dodge truck, it is probably several years old and would need re-coring. I haven't seen a four-row shown in any catalog for many years now. Buy with caution. Still . . .
On the other hand, if it is cheap enough you might wish to go ahead and buy it. I understand that ALL of the copper-brass radiators for ALL applications are being phased-out, period. Even if you have to have it re-cored, it may be worth it just to have the brass tanks --and to avoid plastic-and-aluminum replacements. Check with a local radiator shop first and be sure they can still get a copper core for it.
Jeff
buck99
10-13-2009, 01:20 PM
So it was a 3 row rad but recored 3 months ago and in perfect condition. All copper/brass tanks and core. Came out of a big block truck that was T-boned.
Not bad for $60. :) It's going into my '79 cuz my lower tank is cracked....
fins2fuselage
10-13-2009, 01:30 PM
Good find, Buck. Congrats!
Jeff
62savoywagon
10-13-2009, 03:09 PM
I believe that the 426 and the 440 had the big radiators. My son put a 400 in his pickup and they had to ad another core to it. His truck had a 360 in it and reworked the radiator for the 400.
buck99
10-14-2009, 10:35 AM
On this one the cores are just as thick as the tanks so another row couldn't be added. It is also wider than most of the dodge rads I have at 26" but my rad support requires this width.
B-300
10-14-2009, 11:58 AM
When I installed a 3 row in my van (26" width) I found that 4 rows were availble. The 3 row core was listed at 2" thick, 4 row at 2-3/16". This meant the 4 row tubes were smaller than those on a 3 row. (I went 3 row for this reason.)
buck99
10-16-2009, 08:01 AM
The 3 row core was listed at 2" thick, 4 row at 2-3/16". This meant the 4 row tubes were smaller than those on a 3 row. (I went 3 row for this reason.)
There must be significantly more surface area on the 3 row...
B-300
10-16-2009, 08:54 PM
I thought so, that's why I went with it.
(A 4 row would have a another space between the 3rd and 4th row of at least 1/8" which would use most of the additional 3/16" thickness difference.)
volaredon
10-17-2009, 12:23 AM
my 83 came factory with "HD Cooling" and a 3 row radiator. I keep looking for a spare every time that I go junking, I have a near new 2 row that I got from a pic n pull and though I think it would be "adequate" I am not interested in a "downgrade" should my 3 row fail even though mines only a 318. I had to have mine "rebuilt" about 6 months ago, I had soldered a couple leaks in the top tank and was tired of "chasing" the leak. the radiator guy had to basically coat the engine side of the top tank with a solid coat of solder 1/8" thick or so. I may check Ebay to see if I can find an NOS Modine "Heat Buster" version. these were, IIRC 3 row. different fin config for better airflow too.
