Just a slight addition to Steve's post concerning this special-order from
Modine. Most shops deal with Modine on a very frequent basis. As such,
they can usually have this special core in about three days. Not much of a
wait at all. But stick to Steve's guidelines with regard to the core. You
will be pleased especially if you also implement the Ford six blade Canadian
fan (tough to find,) or the Volvo 140 Series ($3.00 at Pick-Your-Part,) fan
suggested by John Crawley.
Regards,
Allan
B9472373
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Steve Laifman
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2000 5:02 PM
To: Brian Moss
Cc: Tiger's Den
Subject: Re: Radiators - Again!
Brian,
This specific information has been on the list many times,
but I am sending to you in case you don't have it. Too
many people think that any radiator shop that carries
stock Modine cores can get these. Many do not
know how to get top their Specials Department.
Modine has a Special Order division that makes
specialized types. This falls in that category.
There is no "factory" number. A radiator shop using
Modine product knows how to order thru them.
If your shop does NOT KNOW about these "Special Order"
cores, your not going to get the good one. This
is going to cost just over $300, and if it is significantly
more,
or less - get suspicious.
I do have a good local source in California, who will UPS
your new core back to you, after getting yours. Write
if you want details.
The key issue is to know what you are requesting.
The most important point is to get the basic core form
their "High Efficiency Core" (HEC) line. there are 5/16
tubes on 3/8 centers, and were 4 rows, and 14 fins/inch.
The dimensions of the header end plates are, of
course, made to match the Tiger tank dimensions. A
job for your radiator shop to specify, as well as the
distance between headers for the tanks, as he has the
original.
This should be adequate for your shop. It should
fit the standard tanks, and be no thicker than the
stock 3 row. There are additional steps that can be
taken, if this isn't adequate. They include a
pusher type electric fan, previously described and
sourced, horn bracket extension and hole covers, LAT
hoods. Remember to use a good quality thermostat.
Drill a 1/16 to 1/8 inch hole in the moving plate to
allow I don't know what, but all the racers use them
and it works.
You need your system flushed, to get out the old
crap, a brass cased Gano water screen filter to keep
new scale from clogging your new radiator. In fact,
since the brass unit seems to be a CAT exclusive, I
believe the plastic unit has a brass ring to retain
the screens with screws. If the radiator shop
places this ring in the inlet to the radiator, you
can attach the screens there, and not worry about
cutting the top hose, or all those clamps. They are
available at vintage Mustang parts suppliers.
Steve
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