10 NOV 2024 - Radiator replaced

 Today, the radiator was replaced with a stock unit that I happened to have on hand.  Hopefully it will last.

Today the coolant level was filled and run tested in the garage, through three sessions.  Each session was 20 minutes of warm up and topping the coolant level in the radiator.  The third session didnt require any coolant.  Checked for leaks and currently everything looks good for a test drive.

I still need to purchase parts to install the aluminum radiator.  I have the radiator transmission line fittings.  They are 1/8" NPSM to AN6.

I need to determine the length of the braided hoses to use for the transmission.  I will have to cut the steel lines that connect from the transmission to the radiator.

I will need to use a thinner water pump fan spacer.  The stock one is too thick.

Parts on hand:

 

Earl's Performance Plumbing 

 

Transmission steel line to radiator transmission cooler in radiator

AT165056erl

6 AN, 5/16 in., AN6 to steel line fitting

 

Radiator to transmission

AT981662erl

-6 AN, 1/8 in. NPT, 

Parts to obtain:

AN6 female both ends, 12" braided hose

AN6 female both ends, 16" braided hose

 

AN6 female both ends, 18" braided hose

 

AN6 female both ends, 20" braided hose

 

AN6 female both ends, 22" braided hose

 

AN6 female both ends, 24" braided hose

 

water pump fan spacer - thickness determined by radiator thickness after installation 

 Summit Racing

 

10", straight, -6an,  female ends
6026-1-1-10BL

12", straight, -6an,  female ends
6026-1-1-12BL

16", straight, -6an,  female ends
6026-1-1-16BL

20", straight, -6an,  female ends
6026-1-1-20BL

24", straight, -6an,  female ends
6026-1-1-24BL

 

C4 to radiator transmission lines

https://www.lyonsperformance.com/ford-trans-cooler-line-p-544.html