| Moving rad brackets for rubber mounts [message #271103] |
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RF_Burns
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I had my rad rebuilt several years ago and its slightly longer than OEM. Therefore where the rad sits in the rubber mounts is not quite right, rad rubs on the metal brackets. So before I spring another leak, I'k like to move the little brackets that hold the rubber rad mounts.
Anyone have some suggestions on doing this?
-Are they spot welded or?
-Should I remove the rad bracket completely to do this?
-cold chisel or grinder?
-drill out the spot welds...?
Any input is appreciated.
thanks
Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
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| Re: [GMCnet] Moving rad brackets for rubber mounts [message #271107 is a reply to message #271103] |
Tue, 03 February 2015 11:59  |
James Hupy
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There are different styles of attachment. Some are spot welded, the most
common method. Some are welded by hand. None are bolted that I have
encountered. If the spot welds are small, drilling works well. Hand welded,
die grinder and cold chisel time. They are mostly rusty as heck. Cleanup
the rust is the hard part before any welding like plug or spot.
Just what I do. Others may have easier methods.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 Gmc Royale 403
On Feb 3, 2015 9:31 AM, "Bruce Hislop" wrote:
> I had my rad rebuilt several years ago and its slightly longer than OEM.
> Therefore where the rad sits in the rubber mounts is not quite right, rad
> rubs on the metal brackets. So before I spring another leak, I'k like to
> move the little brackets that hold the rubber rad mounts.
>
> Anyone have some suggestions on doing this?
> -Are they spot welded or?
> -Should I remove the rad bracket completely to do this?
> -cold chisel or grinder?
> -drill out the spot welds...?
>
> Any input is appreciated.
>
> thanks
>
> --
> Bruce Hislop
> ON Canada
> 77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
> Hubler 1 ton front end
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
> My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
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| Re: Moving rad brackets for rubber mounts [message #271108 is a reply to message #271103] |
Tue, 03 February 2015 12:00 |
Carl S.
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RF_Burns wrote on Tue, 03 February 2015 10:25I had my rad rebuilt several years ago and its slightly longer than OEM. Therefore where the rad sits in the rubber mounts is not quite right, rad rubs on the metal brackets. So before I spring another leak, I'k like to move the little brackets that hold the rubber rad mounts.
Anyone have some suggestions on doing this?
-Are they spot welded or?
-Should I remove the rad bracket completely to do this?
-cold chisel or grinder?
-drill out the spot welds...?
Any input is appreciated.
thanks
I had to move those brackets when I installed my aluminum radiator. It has been almost six years ago, but I think I recall that they were spot welded in place. I can't remember if I drilled out the welds or knocked them loose with a chisel. Probably a combination of the two. I only moved the two on the driver's side. I tack welded them back in place with my mig welder.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: Moving rad brackets for rubber mounts [message #271140 is a reply to message #271103] |
Tue, 03 February 2015 20:17 |
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RF_Burns
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Thanks for all the input. Now I just need the time!
Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
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