Betty's "I want to be a mule" progress log thread

[CDW6212R]

Excellent, and the SOHC condenser bracket I can use to mount the trans cooler also. I remember that it's a sturdy metal bracket that runs below and all along the bottom.

 

[Dono]

After pulling my motor so much, probably the best mod ever was Tim showing up with the radiator bracketry from a 4 litre.

I swear, with every subsequent rad pull, I wanted to kiss Tim. lol.
Those rad clips can be, ummmm frustrating. Other times, it went easy. Now, I just don't worry about it.

Any 95-01 radiator will fit with that bracketry.

 

[boominXplorer]

I have the same setup in my ranger but I had to bend the v6 condenser support forward to let the v8 radiator sit without rubbing it. Also when you bend the bracket forward there are 2 treaded portions of screws that need to be trimmed down so they dont hit the condenser when installed.

 

[Turdle]

I can get that LOD reading for you Jon. Its a short easy drive to I-10 where the speed limit is 75. And its straight and flat. Just gotta remember to do it.

Thanks Mike. I know you are busy.

I'll check my coolant and the load too, I haven't used the Scan Gauge in this truck since last year. I've still got all stock parts, other than the 180 T'stat, and deep trans pan. I would like to know what temps I hit delivering mail. I run the AC(MAX 72) all the time if it's above about 80 outside. I bet my coolant is around 190-200 most of the time.

Will a V8 radiator work with the V6 condenser? I'd like to keep the V6 condenser of my 99 truck, with a 306, I like that bottom mounting bracket much better than the V8 stuff.

I'd appreciate it. I will wager the numbers will be in line with Traveler's.

 

[traveler]

Had a chance to drive up and down I-10 this weekend. Once I was on the interstate I set the cruise at 75mph. The LOD wandered between 57 and 62 so we could call it 60. I held the speed for a couple of miles going both directions to make sure I wasn't measuring going up or down a grade.

 

[Turdle]

Had a chance to drive up and down I-10 this weekend. Once I was on the interstate I set the cruise at 75mph. The LOD wandered between 57 and 62 so we could call it 60. I held the speed for a couple of miles going both directions to make sure I wasn't measuring going up or down a grade.

Thanks Mike. It helps to confirm my thoughts.

 

[Turdle]

Well, Good news.
I called autozone to explain the differences in radiators, and since the one I bought is not cooling well enough, they are going to swap out the 2000 rad for a 97 rad free of charge. In fact, I will get a refund because the better one is less money. Whoa!

I am impressed. This is beyond good service IMO

 

[CDW6212R]

Excellent, good service is appreciated.

 

[Dono]

Honestly, I can hardly wait to hear the results. this is the frost back to back rad test between the two styles with no other changes I know of.

 

[Turdle]

Honestly, I can hardly wait to hear the results. this is the frost back to back rad test between the two styles with no other changes I know of.

I'm glad you said that because--

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php?threads/make-your-98-01-v8-run-cooler.465777/

 

[traveler]

Great... Now you're making me want to go out and check my radiator.. LoL

 

[Turdle]

@traveler gave me this big ol trans cooler, If I recall correctly he told me it was off a v10 f250

After trimming and stuff I found a good spot for it, low down right in front of the condensor. The mounting hole on the left is the existing core support hole, I used a self tapper on the right side mount.
There is about half the space between the condensor and cooler now, so I think the belt driven fan will draw more air thru it.

If there is not enough air through it, I have room for one or 2 of these now easily.

 

[traveler]

LoL that's pretty much where I have mine. I have 2 fans on mine. I towed the camper yesterday in 100*+ heat abd the transmission never got over 180.

 

[Turdle]

LoL that's pretty much where I have mine. I have 2 fans on mine. I towed the camper yesterday in 100*+ heat abd the transmission never got over 180.

That's great news. Your Mighty EB performs real well, I must say. Thanks for the cooler and being the guinea pig!

 

[Turdle]

Oh, @traveler do you think the fans are needed? Have you run without turning them on to check? Just wondering-

 

[Turdle]

Well, I stuck a fan on there , haven't wired it in though. I think I'll put the switch in the rear parking sensor switch location since the rear sensors are long gone anyway-and it's always lit up saying "off"

Yeah, she's off all right.

I got real lucky, after fitting the fan I decided to see if the skid plate would still fit. It's so close I could claim I did a lot of measuring and complicated maths

I think the fan is tucked away good enough^^ but if was to cut into the upper tab lip I could move it up a bit.
I will mount it higher when I add another, sooner if I don't .

 

[CDW6212R]

That's great, it looks like a perfect fit for the space.

 

[traveler]

It definitely runs cooler with the fans. But mine is sitting above the bumper vents and below the grill. So they help air flow.

 

[Turdle]

I didn't like the fan mount at all so I trimmed the metal above it to allow a better fitment. There was some fan overhang on top, which I fixed by cutting all the way through on the ends, cut just the lower sheet metal lengthwise and folding the remainder upward. The flap blocks the 1/2" space. Here you can see the ledge that had to be trimmed, but you can't see the flap. Sorry.

It tucked in a lot better now

I got the wiring all run allowing for another fan. Wiring is done to the cab, I just need to wire in the switch, which is switching the ground to the relay coil, so no positive voltage is added thru the firewall. I went thru the hood release grommet.

I need to wash her now I think.

 

[Turdle]

Well, take a good look.
Today I driveway washed Betty, and since she saves our life every time I try to kill us, this accidentally came out of hiding

Lots of worn out paint but it all got waxed anyway