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11-10
Section
PART
11-3
RADIATOR
Pare
Section
1
Desr.ription and Operation
11-10
2 Removal and Installation
Pare
11-10
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The radiators are of the tube and
fin-core type with the tubes arrang-
ed for
vertical
or
horizontal
coolant
flow
.
Two
header-tanks, one
at each end
of
the core
provide uniform distribution
of
the
coolant to the tubes. The
radiator outlet port is connected to
the
water pump inlet port.
The
radiator inlet
port
is connected to
the coolant outlet housing of the
engine, thereby permitting coolant
circulation
through
the
radiator
EJ
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
1. Drain the cooling
system.
Dis·
connect
the radiator coolant hoses
at the radiator.
2. On a car with automatic trans-
mission, disconnect the oil cooler
lines at the
radiator.
3. Remove fan shroud attaching
bolts and position the shroud rear-
ward, if so equipped.
4. Remove the radiator
support
bolts and remove the radiator.
INSTALLATION
1. If a new radiator is to
be
in-
stalled, remove the drain cock from
the old radiator and install it in the
new radiator. On a car with auto-
matic transmission, remove the oil
cooler line fittings from the old radia·
tor, and install them in the new
radiator, using oil-resistant sealer.
:Z. Position the radiator assembly
and install the support bolts.
3. Connect the radiator coolant
hoses.
when the thermostat is open.
An oil
cooler coil is
located
in
the radiator
outlet header-tank to
cool
transmission
fluid
for
automatic transmission vehicles.
On a car with automatic trans-
mission, connect the oil cooler lines
and re-install the fan shroud if
previously removed.
4. Close the drain cock.
Fill and
bleed the cooling system.
5. Operate the engine and check
for leaks at the hose connections and
the automatic transmission oil cooler
Jines.
Check the automatic transmiJ-
sion fluid level.
FIG. 15- Installation Cross Flow Radiator and Shroud. All 302-351-2V 250 with
AiC

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