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A rasp was used to grind away some of the ribs on the side of the air filter box that were touching the upper radiator hose.
A rasp was used to grind away some of the ribs on the side of the air filter box that were touching the upper radiator hose.
0 2019/07/02 20:17:57
Because of extra thickness of radiator, about an inch of the upper radiator hose had to replaced.
Because of extra thickness of radiator, about an inch of the upper radiator hose had to replaced.
0 2019/07/02 20:17:31
Left side view of installed radiator.
Left side view of installed radiator.
0 2019/07/02 20:16:57
View showing how arm that holds one of the fittings for the AC condenser had to be bent so to not touch the new radiator.
View showing how arm that holds one of the fittings for the AC condenser had to be bent so to not touch the new radiator.
0 2019/07/02 20:16:31
Strap added to hold lower shroud forward so that there is no interference between fan and lower shroud. This is required because the clips that held the lower shroud in place were removed to fit the radiator on the lower shelf.
Strap added to hold lower shroud forward so that there is no interference between fan and lower shroud. This is required because the clips that held the lower shroud in place were removed to fit the radiator on the lower shelf.
0 2019/07/02 20:16:02
Test fit with top shroud in place
Test fit with top shroud in place
0 2019/07/02 20:12:58
Test fit with top shroud in place
Test fit with top shroud in place
0 2019/07/02 20:12:32
Bottom of lower shroud looking up showing how new radiator is wider than shelf on which it rests.
Bottom of lower shroud looking up showing how new radiator is wider than shelf on which it rests.
0 2019/07/02 20:12:01
Trimming of left side of upper shroud.
Trimming of left side of upper shroud.
0 2019/07/02 20:11:38
Trimming of right side of upper shroud.
Trimming of right side of upper shroud.
0 2019/07/02 20:10:49
Test fit of radiator after trimming lower shroud.
Test fit of radiator after trimming lower shroud.
0 2019/07/02 20:10:08
0 2019/07/02 20:09:45
After picture of top shroud.
After picture of top shroud.
0 2019/07/02 20:04:24
Before image of top shroud.
Before image of top shroud.
0 2019/07/02 20:03:33
Lower shroud showing the trimming done to accommodate the larger radiator.
Lower shroud showing the trimming done to accommodate the larger radiator.
0 2019/07/02 20:00:09
Trial fitting of top shroud showing how it must be trimmed (front to back) for it to fit and secure the radiator in place.
Trial fitting of top shroud showing how it must be trimmed (front to back) for it to fit and secure the radiator in place.
0 2019/07/02 19:59:23
0 2019/07/02 19:58:57
Bottom lip of lower shroud trimmed.
Bottom lip of lower shroud trimmed.
0 2019/07/02 19:53:46
0 2019/07/02 19:53:22
Another picture showing how the lower shroud mounting is too narrow for the base of the new radiator.
Another picture showing how the lower shroud mounting is too narrow for the base of the new radiator.
0 2019/07/02 19:52:55
Initial fitting showing how new radiator is too thick for original mounting in bottom shroud.
Initial fitting showing how new radiator is too thick for original mounting in bottom shroud.
0 2019/07/02 19:52:25
New and OEM radiators showing difference in thickness. (Note radiator cap with a built-in zinc sacrificial electrode)
New and OEM radiators showing difference in thickness. (Note radiator cap with a built-in zinc sacrificial electrode)
0 2019/07/02 19:51:51
New and OEM radiators.
New and OEM radiators.
0 2019/07/02 19:51:15
New (above) and OEM (below) in-tank engine oil coolers.
New (above) and OEM (below) in-tank engine oil coolers.
0 2019/07/02 19:41:27
side view of removed panel and patch.
side view of removed panel and patch.
0 2019/07/02 19:40:06
After modification
After modification
0 2019/07/02 19:40:00
0 2019/06/12 10:37:14
0 2019/06/12 10:37:00
0 2019/06/12 10:36:28
Close up of new axle bearing seal with identification markings.
Close up of new axle bearing seal with identification markings.
0 2019/06/03 19:34:02
New (top) and OEM (bottom) in-tank oil coolers
New (top) and OEM (bottom) in-tank oil coolers
0 2019/05/31 16:36:00
0 2019/05/25 17:59:07
The front-facing side of the radiator. The top of the radiator is to the left. I used my Dremel tool to cut away the plastic.
The front-facing side of the radiator. The top of the radiator is to the left. I used my Dremel tool to cut away the plastic.
0 2019/05/17 14:33:24
Side view showing the feed-through. There is an o-ring on the inside that mates with a smooth flat surface on the inside of the radiator.
Side view showing the feed-through. There is an o-ring on the inside that mates with a smooth flat surface on the inside of the radiator.
0 2019/05/17 14:33:08
The cooler removed from the radiator.
The cooler removed from the radiator.
0 2019/05/17 14:32:49
Me sailing in Canada.
Me sailing in Canada.
0 2019/05/13 20:08:53
The large version of this "Bruce" anchor is used to hold oil rigs in place.
The large version of this "Bruce" anchor is used to hold oil rigs in place.
0 2019/05/13 20:07:04
0 2019/04/26 21:49:21
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0 2019/04/25 14:21:33