Cooling My Az Bronco
#1 Guest_n2broncos_*
Posted 07 July 2004 - 06:14 PM
Hi I'm new to this site and have a 94 Bronco that tends to run hot ( up to 3/4) w/ the A/C on and pulling a 4,000 lb trailer in the AZ sun. I've done the usual stuff, replace the thermostat, radiator cap, etc. & flushed the cooling system but it still runs hot. Not sure what core the stock radiator is but have been told that a 4 core would help.
Are there 4 cores available for my 351, w/ autotrans? Where should I look? Is this a good idea? Thanks for any help and ideas.....
#2
Posted 07 July 2004 - 07:31 PM
Good luck,
"I know you think you know what I said, but what you need to know is, I did'nt say what I meant"
#3
Posted 07 July 2004 - 09:14 PM
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
#4
Posted 08 July 2004 - 03:26 PM
My local Radiator Shop told me that a 4 core was not available for the Bronco, but got me an aluminum 2 core that is massive compared to the old brass 2 core. I had to shave 3/4" off the fan spacer to prevent interference, everything else bolted right up.
Before the change my Bronco was running around 180 with a 160 thermostat. I had to change the thermostat back to a 180 after the new radiator, and it still rarely opens unless I idle for long periods. 110 degrees here yesterday.
351W HO EFI
3 Speed Auto
#5 Guest_n2broncos_*
Posted 09 July 2004 - 12:59 AM
I'll look at retro-fiting a 4 core before spending $$$ on an aluminum radiator. Although it has the factory "tow package" I'll also check out the aftermarket trans coolers too. It has a stock oil cooler, are the aftermarket oil coolers much bigger or better?
#6
Posted 09 July 2004 - 03:18 AM
"I know you think you know what I said, but what you need to know is, I did'nt say what I meant"
#7 Guest_Desert Donk_*
Posted 09 July 2004 - 05:23 AM
John
#8 Guest_n2broncos_*
Posted 12 July 2004 - 07:27 PM
#9
Posted 13 July 2004 - 03:38 PM
If you are hard up on cash, let us know. I have a few good ones on the shelf, as I am sure others here do also.
If you are willing to pay $350 for a radiator, I would go with the 2 core aluminum like mine. I don't know where the shop ordered it from, but it is a "TRUE-COOL" name brand. I never heard of them before, but the unit bolted right up, and is doing great. Like desert donk's it has plastic tanks.
351W HO EFI
3 Speed Auto
#10 Guest_Desert Donk_*
Posted 15 July 2004 - 10:50 PM
A friend of mine has a son that is a Toyota mechanic. He ordered it for me as he gets parts at a deal. It cost me $170 but I don't know where he got it.OK I went to Auto Zone and Checker today and found that both have a 4 core radiator $260 to $350- that fits- per the sales guys. Also there's a Transmission cooler available for about $150. The Trans cooler seems expensive- I'll call around and see if I can find a better deal....... Desert Donk- how much and where did you get the Aluminum radiator?
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