Radiator/Core Support Swap

[JoshT]

I am about to get started swapping an 84 Ranger 2.8 into an 86 that needs a motor. I want to keep the 84 Radiator and from what I can tell I will have to swap out the core support to keep it. I know that if spot welding the support on they make drill bits to remove spot welds that also make it easier to re-weld. I can get the bit no problem, but I don't have access to a welder. Can I just use a regular drill bit to drill out the spot welds and then bolt on the new support? If I can what size drill bit would I need to remove the spot welds.

Thanks!

 

[chvlfrk]

Ummm..........

84 & 86 should be the same radiator support.

NAPA is where I bought my spot weld drill bit and you can use self-tappin screws to put the new support in.

GOOD LUCK!

 

[JoshT]

Similar support different radiator mounts.

 

[AllanD]

Why do you want to keep the brass radiator?

it is myth that they cool better.

It isn't myth that they are more easily clogged.

Radiators were traditionally made of brass because it was easily formed and more importantly more easily joined.

Aluminum radiators do not suffer as profoundly from the cathodic issues of brass radiators in contact with a conductive fluid in contact with both iron and aluminum components.

And BTW,the 4.0 radiator will cool better than ANY early radiator.

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[JoshT]

What makes you think that I have a brass radiator? Honestly I can't remember for sure if it was brass or not, but I believe that it was aluminum. I replaced it a little over a year and a half ago, well maybe two years now, and it barely has 5K miles on the truck since then. When I replaced it I went with the heaviest duty unit that was available to fit into the truck. Since it is still practically a brand new unit and it is more than adequate for my cooling needs, I'd rather keep it than buy a new one.

My question was not about what radiator I should use, because I already have it. I simply want to know what I asked in my first post, given your vast experience with Rangers maybe you can answer those questions. While I appreaciate chvlfrk's input I really don't like using self taping screws, I'd rather use bolts and nuts or maybe nut plates.

 

[twoll86]

where did you get ur rad if it was the zone it should be life time warenty just swap it with a newer one and go 2 town