I remember reading somewhere that during the Korean war years they made the
radiator a couple inches shorter. They interchange fine but doesn't the 52
indicate the year which would make them both '52's? The shorter one would
have slightly less cooling capacity.
Bennett Ratliff wrote:
> In the process of rebuilding my engine and took my radiator to the local
> radiator shop to be pressure tested, cleaned and painted and got some
> BAD news. Seems the old farmer who owned it last was very creative with
> some caulk and who knows what else to stop some leaks and as a result
> the old radiator can't be saved. Good news though, fellow rebuilder
> Brad Newman (the guage rebuilder from recent postings) had an extra
> radiator from a parts truck that may work. Problem is that it is
> slightly bigger than the one coming out of the truck. Question - Can I
> replace my original radiator with the other one?
>
> The original radiator has the markings R11A / 52A / 3128515 and measures
> 20"W x 3"D x 24"H
>
> The replacement radiator has the markings R11A / 52E / 3128515 and
> measures 20"W x 3"D x 26"H
>
> The mounting holes appear to match pretty close to each other but I am
> concerned that the extra height will not work under the hood once I
> reassemble the truck. Looking for some input before I either have this
> one rehabilitated ($65) or buy a new one ($215).
>
> Bennett Ratliff
> Coppell, Texas
> '49 AD 3100 - Pile of Parts working towards the 4th of July Parade
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
|