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Correct Assembly of Radiator Fasteners?
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42oink |
03-24-2017 @ 12:25 PM
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Here's a thought! If you know a kid (under 50?) that you can get off his phone for a minute, get him (or her) to help. It just may spark an interest and friendship that will keep this love of old cars going. Sometimes I think we are "that old guy" that has the neat car, but that's as far as it goes. Let's get em involved. I have four prewar cars and two motorcycles that I have no idea who will get them. (NO, I'm not looking for volunteers!) Think about it. 42oink
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03-24-2017 @ 7:10 AM
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Bob, up is what you do in the morning on a good day and down is what you do at night. I hope this helps.
Tom
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03-23-2017 @ 11:24 AM
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I defer to my friend Mike (Kube) regarding the direction of the bolt. It proves the contention of some of my critics who claim I don't know up from down!
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03-20-2017 @ 5:41 PM
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TomO, Thanks for the chuckle. Rest assured, I will be forced (as my only option) to use your method soon enough Mike
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03-20-2017 @ 12:57 PM
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Good to know! Thanks Mike and TomO! With a great deal of effort, I had enough of a wingspan and flexibility to reach around and get the nut on, but with the spring in the wrong place. So I may have to bring a jack and try your method TomO, or get a friend on the case. Either way, I am almost there now. Thanks again!
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03-20-2017 @ 7:21 AM
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I am not as flexible as Mike so I use a bottle jack and a piece of wood (2x2) to hold the bolt and radiator pan in place while I install the spring and nut on the bolt. I place the wood on the head of the bolt and use just enough pressure on the jack to hold the parts in place.
Tom
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kubes40 |
03-19-2017 @ 5:11 PM
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Well, two people make it a lot easier. One to hold the bolt up and keep it from spinning while the second guy installs the spring, etc. I can still do this myself (long arms) but with each passing year, it seems they are getting shorter
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39Fordfan |
03-19-2017 @ 4:38 PM
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Thank-you so much, guys! I didn't want to fill up the radiator and cooling system only to find I'd done it wrong and had to drain it again. I'll wait until I get the rubber pads. I have had an un-findable squeak from time to time. It's possibly been coming from here. I'll try and install the bolts from the bottom up, Mike. Even with help it might be a bit of a challenge. Any tips on how to make it easier? Maybe a longer bolt, heehee...
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kubes40 |
03-19-2017 @ 6:29 AM
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Actually, the bolt goes UP through the frame, then a rubber pad, then the radiator support, then the spring and finally the slotted nut. A cotter pin keeps the slotted nut from rotating. Many guys install all of this "backward" as it is easier to do. However, if you want to install it as Ford did originally, you'll need to follow my advice. One must understand the radiator was installed (originally) prior to the front sheet metal. Thus, originally at least, it was actually easier to install from the bottom - upwards. The link to VanPelts website that MG had posted is nothing more than a copy of an illustration from the Ford parts book. This is after all an illustration and was not intended to show the accurate installation method. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
This message was edited by kubes40 on 3-19-17 @ 6:32 AM
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03-18-2017 @ 4:38 PM
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Part #8125 = Radiator To Frame Pad - Ford See this link: > http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_mercury_early/radiator-to-frame-pad-ford.html
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