Cokekid Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 I am going to install my radiator and when I tried to do this I ran into a problem. If I try to just install in going straight down it won't fit. Is there something I am missing.? Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38ShortopConv. Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) Is the engine still in the vehicle? You may have to remove the fan, balancer and generator? Or remove bottom tray, jack car up and come in from the underneath. Over and out! Happy Daze. Edited March 23, 2021 by 38ShortopConv. (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokekid Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 Th The engine was still in the car. Removed the fan and distributor. After many attempt's we realized that the radiator has to be held over the engine and then lowered on a slant down into it's place. After a few times in and out due to the fact the lower hoses should have be connected first. More time was spent trying to connect the bottom hoses. The real fun continues when I try to connect the fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokekid Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 Just when I thought every thing was going along great. I run into this problem. The rad was connected with the two bottom bolts, one one each side, I then attached all the hoses. The last piece to connect was the front shroud. Here is were the problem is. When I went to install the fan blade I was unable to set it in place as the blade almost touched the Radiator. Here are a few photos of were the fan rests. The engines transmission is bolted up also the engine mounts are also connected. The first photo shows the rad tight against the shroud. Where am I going wrong with this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry butcher Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I have been through this several times, with my '42 LC Cab. , '38 LZ Conv .Coupe and now my '48 LC Coupe. All are a real" bear "! Remove the top air deflection shroud. This can be installed last. Break loose the lower bolts holding the rad,These can be tightened later. The upper rad hoses can be moved back and forth , sliding on the upper tank outlets. Make sure the fan plate lines up with dowels on the fan adapter plate. The bolts are hard to install. I had to grind down a the socket to fit. The rad can be rocked a little . On the '42 there were 2 straps that were soldered to the upper tank to help hold steady. There is not much room between the fan and the rad. I hope this helps a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokekid Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 Larry, I will follow your instructions and let you know what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokekid Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 Larry, You made my day. I followed your instructions and it worked out. I guess is like once you have this problem you never forget how to fix it. Thanks Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdcont Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 What I've done in the past is remove the top deflection shroud and wire a piece of cardboard on the engine side of the radiator. The radiator is best installed by two persons, each one holding on to the upper radiator necks. Leave the fan in place, you may need to rotate the fan so that the radiator passes by it. The cardboard protects it so it can be tilted back to slide down. George. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokekid Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 George, I indeed use a piece of cardboard when we installed the radiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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