I had issues with my single row radiator. Well i guess before i got the truck somebody threw in radiator stop leak cause it had a small leak. Well that ended up clogging a big portion of the radiator and it blew up my 2.9. bought another engine and shoved it in and also bought a brand new 2 row radiator that was made for a 1994 ranger and it bolted right up. It will push it alot closer to the fan aswell which makes it suck alot more air threw.
Currently I am running without a fan right now because i replaced the water pump and it stays where it normally stays as far as heat, as long as I am moving. Also use pure antifreaze/coolant and mix it 50/50 with distilled water (not any other water) and it will keep the temps down alot. I put in a 180f thermostat aswell a few years ago but might go back to 195f for mileage improvement reasons. The stock panel temp gauge is a pile of garbage. My truck with that gauge right under the N in normal is running at 170F when idle.. Buy a laser temp gauge and point it around the engine and you will get a good reading.
Also let your truck warm up fully and feel the radiator. If you feel some spots are colder then other parts, then you need a new radiator.
good luck
Currently I am running without a fan right now because i replaced the water pump and it stays where it normally stays as far as heat, as long as I am moving. Also use pure antifreaze/coolant and mix it 50/50 with distilled water (not any other water) and it will keep the temps down alot. I put in a 180f thermostat aswell a few years ago but might go back to 195f for mileage improvement reasons. The stock panel temp gauge is a pile of garbage. My truck with that gauge right under the N in normal is running at 170F when idle.. Buy a laser temp gauge and point it around the engine and you will get a good reading.
Also let your truck warm up fully and feel the radiator. If you feel some spots are colder then other parts, then you need a new radiator.
good luck
