Yep, exactly. Just take that bracket, unbolt where it is, move it over to those other threads, and bolt it down with the new/larger radiator, and your done. Easy peasy
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'86 Jimmy 4in Lift, 40’s, tons, 8.1 Swap- 700r4 said PNNNNN
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This is not a dedicated trail rig, but does trailer to the destination usually. I am currently in the planning phase of doing a 52/56" spring swap, and getting back to being more road worthy.
Yep, exactly. Just take that bracket, unbolt where it is, move it over to those other threads, and bolt it down with the new/larger radiator, and your done. Easy peasy
Just got my new radiator in here at work. It looks identical to yours too!
I am having a hard time finding that fan shroud though.
Yeah shrouds suck to find for older stuff. Last one I bought from Rock Auto was super cheap but needed modification to get it to work.
I can't even find that one lol.
I have a link to a website that sells them new. The price isn't bad until you add shipping.
I found them but just the small block version. Apparently someone needs to start making and selling fan shrouds for big blocks and diesels.
You weren't kidding on the shipping!
I got lucky and found mine in a day on ebay for a reasonable price. Check ebay, you might get lucky
I've tried to GIVE you a 6.5 shroud more than once...
The 6.5 shroud fits the 6.2 radiator, but uses different mounting brackets to fit the newer core support.
Come to think of it, I just...might...have an actual 6.2 squarebody fan shroud lying around. I think the BBC radiator is the same size, but it's worth measuring your actual radiator before buying anything.
Already measured. Same size. Even the same part number in out system.
Do you want me to dig out my spare shroud?
I've got a nice shroud and upper hold downs with the thing that says "caution fan" or whatever.
Shipping is a mfer though.
Shipping is a mfer though.
Lots of progress tonight. Engine is out and in the garage. Going to spend a few days cleaning and organizing the engine bay before setting the 8.1 in. Trans will come out later this weekend too.
Good lookin workin
Washed the engine bay down and got rid of some dirt piles that have been hiding for a while.
Started cleaning up some of my old wiring that didn’t make sense, and pulling some PO BS wiring. Pulled the wiring and relays for the fans. Rewired my light bar, pulled the vacuum canister, and a few other things in this corner. Still need to chase some odd splices and remove some wire nuts lol.
Started cleaning up some of my old wiring that didn’t make sense, and pulling some PO BS wiring. Pulled the wiring and relays for the fans. Rewired my light bar, pulled the vacuum canister, and a few other things in this corner. Still need to chase some odd splices and remove some wire nuts lol.
