| [GMCnet] Removing the original radiator out of a 78. [message #326520] |
Thu, 30 November 2017 01:48  |
BobDunahugh
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it's been 15 years since I did this task. It seemed getting the engine oil/ trans cooler lines off was the most troublesome to get loss without damage. Then remove about 4 bolts on each side. As I recall. A fairly simple task. But then as I get older. Soon I'll be able to hide my own Easter eggs for the egg hunt. And still have trouble finding them 20 minutes later. Bob Dunahugh 78 Royale
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| Re: [GMCnet] Removing the original radiator out of a 78. [message #326557 is a reply to message #326520] |
Thu, 30 November 2017 18:18  |
lqqkatjon
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Cut the radiator out. Easy in, easy out.
I have moved all the junk to get radiator out without cutting the side rail. But that is a pain.
Threre are photos of this out there. Saw the sides, use door hinges or other methods to make radiator removal easy
For someone 15 years from now.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
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| Re: [GMCnet] Removing the original radiator out of a 78. [message #326558 is a reply to message #326557] |
Thu, 30 November 2017 18:25 |
tphipps
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I watched a radiator removal that was somewhat different. He removed the grille, moved the items in front of the radiator, loosened the bolts, allowed the radiator and frame to drop straight down, then tilted the radiator forward and slide it out the grille opening.
Still have to disconnect the hoses, etc. No need to raise the front end of the coach for the radiator and frame to clear.
Tom
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] Removing the original radiator out of a 78. [message #326560 is a reply to message #326558] |
Thu, 30 November 2017 19:22 |
sgltrac
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If you get the coach high enough in the air radiator removal is not a big
deal.
Sully
77 eleganza 2
Bellevue
On Thu, Nov 30, 2017 at 4:26 PM Thomas Phipps wrote:
> I watched a radiator removal that was somewhat different. He removed the
> grille, moved the items in front of the radiator, loosened the bolts,
> allowed
> the radiator and frame to drop straight down, then tilted the radiator
> forward and slide it out the grille opening.
> Still have to disconnect the hoses, etc. No need to raise the front end of
> the coach for the radiator and frame to clear.
> Tom
> --
> 2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
> KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] Removing the original radiator out of a 78. [message #326609 is a reply to message #326557] |
Fri, 01 December 2017 17:44 |
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Matt Colie
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lqqkatjon wrote on Thu, 30 November 2017 19:18Cut the radiator out. Easy in, easy out.
I have moved all the junk to get radiator out without cutting the side rail. But that is a pain.
There are photos of this out there. Saw the sides, use door hinges or other methods to make radiator removal easy
For someone 15 years from now.
When Nick Chapekis needed to get his radiator out, we looked at all the possibilities long and hard. His is a 77 or 78 Buskirk and it has all the bells and whistles. In the end, we went with cutting the frame and screwing in stainless hinges. The hardest part both ways was the transmission and lube oil cooler lines. Going back in was simple except for making up the upper hose connection.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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