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Im haveing a problem removing the radiator, I expect that the front fender and grill must come off, it seams the radiator lift strieght up out of there. my problem is I cant get the light covers off. ( I know that sound dum, Im having a real problem dealing with that one myself)anyway Im asuming I must remove the light housing to remove the front feder to remove the radiator.
The radiator can be removed without removing the front fenders. Remove the hood, disconnect the radiator, and remove the water pump. Then lift the radiator up and back over the engine and out. As I remember it is at least a two man job to lift it out.
Brad
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| Comment | im sure thats the right way to do it but im not trying to take the water pump off, id rather leave well enough alone, beside i finally got those light covers off and just a few bolts to remove the fender above the grill and it will lift streight out. thx for your help tho. | ||
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Brad Sears
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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.
Experience
Automotive tech instructor.
Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's.
Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's
TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated.
Auto instructor for the following companies:
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Autolyte
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AMF
Ford Motor
University Of Conn
Blue Hills Technical School
Sugar River Technical Center
Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.
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Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.
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More than I care to remember.
Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.
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Moto Award winner. And much more.
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