Radiator replacement

[pickupman]

A couple of questions. My radiator is leaking pretty bad so I'm looking at a replacement. Does anyone make an aluminum wide style radiator? My searches only come up with tall aluminum radiators. I can always go with a spectra, but I would prefer an aluminum if possible.

Second question is about the water pump. I can detect a small amount of play in the water pump pulley. It's hardly noticebable, but is any amount of play acceptable?

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[cahner]

I looked long and hard and was not able to find one in aluminum. 1800 radiator will price match and deliver to your door with a lifetime warranty that is easily used.

 

[IDIBRONCO]

NO. If you can feel any play in water pump shaft, it's time to replace it.

 

[cpdenton]

https://shop.performanceradiator.co...ath=1_15098_16523_16635_16639&product_id=5730


Is company has good stuff. I believe Mel is a retailer for them as well. This isn't an aluminum radiator, but a copper and brass one. No plastic tanks from what I can tell.

On the water pump, when the radiator is out, change that thing. You are just prolonging the inevitable, and you won't have to change antifreeze twice if you do it now. Go ahead and spend a few extra bucks and get a motorcraft pump. They have machines mounting surfaces and are just a generally better quality pump than the parts store brands.

 

[icanfixall]

As already posted bout the pump. Its just a matter of time before it really gets bad. With the radiator out there is no easier time replacing the pump. Just remember those top 2 bolts are a special length and like the bottom 2. the 4 bolts REQUIRE thread sealant because they go thru the mounting plate to the oily side where the gears are. Without thread sealant they will leak oil and make a big mess. Just a friendly note please remember to hang the fan shroud on the fan before the radiator is installed.

 

[cahner]

Great reminders. If you have the wide radiator, no need to hang shroud on fan first since it is a two piece and will easily go on after all is in place.

 

[pickupman]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I will plan on doing the water pump as well.

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[whiteboyslo]

Motorcraft pump lasted all of 12K miles on mine. Just installed an AC Delco. Hopefully it gets a bit more life.

Mike

 

[austin92]

http://m.genesisautoparts.com/all_aluminum_radiator-ford-fsplash250-1986.htm

I have one of these^ in my wrangler and love it. They didn't ask about engine size for your truck though. Might have to call or email to get the right one

https://www.mishimoto.com/search-simple-1986-Ford-F-250

Want one of these for my 6.9. Lifetime warranty


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[jwsfarrier]

I have installed a Mishimoto rad on each of my trucks(89,91). Both seem to be performing fine. The 91 is my D.D. I have put about 10000 since replacing it, so far so good. To early to tell on the 89, minimal miles. I have installed a coolant filter on each truck same time as replacing the radiator. Seems like cheap insurance to me.