85_Ranger4x4
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I've heard of people cutting them off before.. I'd go for it. Just keep a bucket of icewater handy with a rag in it. Place the rag on the pump shaft immediately after cutting. Or when you've made it half way through the cut, to let it cool. Then start again.
You wouldn't be able to turn it in for a core charge if you ever needed. That's the only drawback I see..
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Another thought I just had, I have heard of people run 302's on stock 96+ single core 4.0 radiators, maybe go to one of those and run a mechanical fan (I have an Explorer fan/clutch) I need to see of those that went that route retained A/C though... they are not much bigger than what I have. Even a '85 F-150 with about the same height and 9" wider specs a two row with A/C.
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