While we are waiting on someone to go out to their garage and measure the radiator for you why not tell us what you are interesting in doing with this exercise?
You are looking at three different radiators.
48/49 CJ3A bottom mount
49/52 CJ3A side mount
50/52 M38 bottom mount with lower side engine support arms. _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
Wes, do I have to tell?! My cylinders are bored .060 over. I've been told that I may have cooling issues as a consequence of the thin cylinder walls, so I was going to get a custom almuminum radiator with an electric fan in lieu of the stock radiator. Also, I don't actually have the original radiator and my jeep is somewhat "civilianized" so there is no compelling reason to stay "bone stock original".
Well if you at least have the stock L134 then 60 over is not a cause for overheating. You can go 80 over without overheating on that engine. Since you are overheating can we assume you have a radiator in the jeep right now?
1- If we are correct then what model radiator is it and have you established the radiator is clear and flows air and coolant freely?
2-Have you established the block's water jackets are clean and flow freely? 3-Have you checked the thermostat for proper operation in a test pot of water?
4-Is the thermostat installed correctly on top of the spacer?
5-Have you checked to confirm the water pump is in fact moving the coolant?
6-Have you checked the lower hose for an internal spring to prevent it's collapsing?
7-Is the ignition timing correct? _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
I have not run the jeep since over-haul, so I do not know for sure that I will have a cooling issue. (In fact, I've never run this engine since the jeep was not running when purchased). Any advise is greatly appreciated. I can get a custom aluminum radiator for about $450.00. I think an M-38 radiator from Walck's is about the same. Is the fabric or rubber sealing material (the stuff that seals the grill shroud around the radiator) still available somewhere? I'd need those small staples and other fastening hardware.
Joined: Feb 28, 2011 Posts: 148 Location: Escondido, CA
Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 2:13 am Post subject:
The main body of the radiator is 20-1/4" wide, 17-3/4" high, and 3-3/8" thick. Those are outside-to-outside dimensions not including brackets, shroud, connections, neck, etc., but do include the top and bottom tanks. The core looks like 20" wide by 13-1/2" high.
And I didn't even have to go out to my garage or driveway - the radiator is currently residing in my living room, along with an assortment of other restored and replacement parts awaiting re-installation!
Yes, the radiator seals are available, as a kit, from DaBella's and Midwest Military (p.11), among others, for around $20 for all three including staples. My new set is in the aforementioned assortment. _________________ Jim M.
1952 M38 son-father project
Discovering more worn out parts, one assembly at a time
Joined: May 14, 2009 Posts: 972 Location: South Dakota
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 6:00 am Post subject:
Jim, bravo!!!!! Nothing better defines a true enthusiast than precious toy parts stored safely in your house. Carpet pads them from scratches or damage unless youngins are on the warpath . Baking parts in your wifes oven also are up there! Chrome grills on the dresser in the bedroom etc. Another good story is the rancher that had a brand new Lincoln town car with the rear seat cushions removed and sheep in the back. A gas station attendant asked " Why are you hauling dirty smelly sheep in your new car?" He answered, " $&% son, they paid for it, they can ride in it!" John
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My cylinders are bored .060 over. I've been told that I may have cooling issues as a consequence of the thin cylinder walls, so I was going to get a custom almuminum radiator with an electric fan in lieu of the stock radiator. Also, I don't actually have the original radiator and my jeep is somewhat "civilianized" so there is no compelling reason to stay "bone stock original".
. Baking parts in your wifes oven also are up there! Chrome grills on the dresser in the bedroom etc. Another good story is the rancher that had a brand new Lincoln town car with the rear seat cushions removed and sheep in the back. A gas station attendant asked " Why are you hauling dirty smelly sheep in your new car?" He answered, " $&% son, they paid for it, they can ride in it!" John
