Packard Forum Index » V-8 (1955-56)

Topic: 55-56 Radiators

Bottom

Previous Topic

Next Topic Register To Post

« 1 2 3 (4)

BigKev

Re: 55-56 Radiators

#31

Webmaster

Please see this thread in regards to my search for radiator to core spacers:

packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb ... orum=2&post_id=14668#forumpost14668

Posted on: 2010/6/25 21:33

-BigKev

1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan -> Registry | Project Blog

1937 Packard 115-C Convertible Coupe -> Registry | Project Blog

Kevin AZ

Re: 55-56 Radiators

#32

Home away from home

Gents,

Thanks to all of you. I did indeed reinstall as directed using the method Packard suggested. The "new" radiator is in & it is working fine. I'm also using a Murray 13 lb cap.

Posted on: 2010/6/29 21:55

Tomsriv

Re: 55-56 Radiators

#33

Quite a regular

Interesting thread, I will save the info and see once I get mine on the road if it will cool. I'm running a straight 8 radiator, which fits perfectly and is a little longer. It also has a unique cap which is 7lbs pressure. The inlet is on the wrong side for a Pack V8, but I'm running a Cad 472 so it matches up perfectly. When I get it roadworthy I will see if it overheats.

Posted on: 2010/7/17 22:34

humanpotatohybrid

Re: 55-56 Radiators

#34

Home away from home

I just did this mod on my Clipper and wrote up instructions for it.

If someone would be kind enough to read through these and check for basic errors and clarity, I would appreciate it.

Once it's good I will send it to Kev to add to the Literature Archive.

Attach file:

ford-radiator-install-DRAFT.pdf Size: 1,322.03 KB; Hits: 170

Posted on: 6/23 16:04

TxGoat

Re: 55-56 Radiators

#35

Home away from home

I had a 472 in a 1968 Cadillac Eldorado. One of the most durable engines ever made...

Posted on: 6/23 16:09

humanpotatohybrid

Re: 55-56 Radiators

#36

Home away from home

Let me clarify, as I didn't realize how far mixed up this thread got.

I did this modification:packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb ... d=5042&post_id=54115#forumpost54115

So it's a Ford truck radiator in my Clipper.

Please check out the document 2 posts up.

Posted on: 6/23 16:17