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    I just got my dad's 66 289 back and running. she ran great for two weeks then out of no where after taking her out on a drive. when I pulled into my garage and after turning off the engine she started smoking and dumping coolant everywhere. Oil Temps were good during the drive and she didn't...
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    I just pulled the old beat up 24" 4 row brass radiator out of my 69 302. Also pulled out all the AC components since they've never worked. I've been researching a lot of radiators, and it seems weird to go smaller, but it looks like a 20" will fit the holes on the radiator support best (the old...
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    I need to replace the cooling system on my 69' 302 coupe. What aftermarket aluminum radiators have the closet original fit? There are so many options out there. I don't want anything fancy, just a good option that bolts right up.
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    Hey Guys, So I recently started my engine for the first time in my '65 Convertible ('84 SBF 302 H.O., bored out to a 306, B303 Cam, Roller-Rockers). My issue with the engine right now is that when I start the engine and let it run for 10 minutes, the engine goes 220-250 degrees fahrenheit...
  5. 1964 1/2 through 1966 Mustang Parts For Sale
    High Performance Racing Spec. 3-Row of tubes Core Racing Design Core Dimensions: 16 4/9"x 16 6/7" Overall Dimensions: 21 4/9" x 19 2/3" Upper INLET: 1-1/2" located on the PASSENGER side. Lower OUTLET: 1-3/4" located on DRIVER side. Mounting System: Bracket Transmission Cooler: Included...
    $150 USD
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    Hi my name is Chris and I recently bought my first ever project car, a 1967 mustang with a swapped engine. It has a 302 with performance mods that according to the previous owner runs 12:1 compression. (I am very new to all this so bear with me through the terms). He currently was running 110...
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    Hey all - My car was coming close to overheating at idle. Previous owner had some paperwork about the same thing back in 2016 and the garage had the radiator sent out and cleaned. Then the garage got it back, reinstalled, and refilled with new coolant...ran fine. Last year half way through...
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    Hi I'm planning to install a coolant overfill tank on my 1966 Mustang Fastback with a 302 engine, probably this one; https://www.themustangshop.ca/product/1516064/658096 I've read on some of the discussions on this site that I need a two way radiator cap to allow the coolant back into the...
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    I've been reading several posts about people cutting out, and enlarging the front core support on 65-66 cars to fit the much larger 24in big block radiator paired with ford contour electric fans. Looking at those posts, I noticed that the battery was relocated to the rear trunk of the car. Is it...
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    I was finally able to get my freshly rebuilt 302 started after 6 months, and had some questions about the thermostat and operating temp. Just for reference, it is a complete stock flat tappet 2brrl running an aluminum champion radiator. Once I got the engine running and the timing adjusted...
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    bought a fan shroud for my 65 mustang because I plan on putting in A/C in near future. I also bought a new 3row radiator, stock appearance. The fan shroud almost feels to small for the fan, and the holes don’t seem to line up even with Scott drakes 3 row fan shroud brackets really need help...
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    Hello All, In my previous post I got great advice towards getting a mechanical setup for monitoring the cooling. I am in the process to do a complete cooling system flush on my 1968 390 and was wonder what the best way to tackle this task? Do I do a reverse flush through the heater? Do I remove...
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    Good morning. Im trying to find a low profile fan clutch for my 1969 302 due to clearance issues at the rad. The only one I could find is the Hayden 2947, but it doesn’t list the bolt pattern for the water pump bolts. A couple reviews said it didn’t work on their 302 and a couple said it did on...
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    I had a "reputable" builder do a restomod on my 64 1/2 convertible. After way too long and way too much money, on my first drive home, I started making plans to fix some of the screw-ups. One really annoying problem is the radiator. It appears to be a 4-row champion which is probably overkill...
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    I am a newb here. After 40 years of dreaming, I am finally a vintage Mustang owner. I recently purchased a nearly all-stock 66 coupe 289 2bbl C4. On one of our 1st outings with her, we were stuck in a VERY long line to get into a drive-in theater and I realized the temp gauge was moving up...
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    A few days ago I upgraded my radiator to a 3 core brass copper. In my old radiator the coolant was always crystal clear and I could see the cores very easily. Then I filled the new radiator and drove the car for a few mins before checking for leaks. When I open the rad cap it seems cloudy and I...
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    Hey everyone, Considering upgrading my radiator on my mustang. It seems to run pretty hot. Do you think it is worth upgrading to a larger/aluminum radiator with an electric fan? What's people's thoughts who have done this? If so, exactly what radiator did you choose? Thanks
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    I have a 1965 mustang with a 302 in it. I recently had it rebuilt and bored out .030. I have a 3 row aluminum radiator that was checked out by a radiator shop and cleaned out. Mechanical 5 blade fan and shroud 180 Mr.Gasket Thermostat Autometer Electric gauge New water pump No A/C No Power...
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    My engine was idling for about 20 minutes before my radiator exploded! Any ideas why? The radiator was original as far as I know. It burst at the seam of the top of the radiator. Is there an underlying issue I can test for and address, or should I just buy a new radiator? I don't want to blow...
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