454 radiators
09-05-2003, 08:02 PM
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Racer
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454 radiators
During my swap from a 350 to 454, I noticed a difference in the radiators. I just received my 454 radiator and it does not have a place to put a radiator cap! My old radiator had a neck and cap on the passenger side. Is this correct? Does this mean I have to connect an expansion tank? How do I fill the radiator? Any help and pictures would be greatly appreciated. :confused:
09-05-2003, 08:35 PM
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Re: 454 radiators (Obdoc)
I bought and sold a '64 Ford Galaxie with a 390 some time back -- it had a leaky exp. tank - I called Summit and got on inline tee with a cap on the top. Not correct and something you may want to change -- but should be quick and easy to get some fluid in and get on the road.
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09-05-2003, 08:49 PM
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Re: 454 radiators (Obdoc)
My big block radiator has no cap. I do have the expansion tank with a cap. I fill my system by removing the thermostat and pouring down into the block. I top off the system by filling through the expansion tank. Hope this helps.
Dwayne
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09-06-2003, 10:34 AM
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Re: 454 radiators (bluevetteman)
Becool makes a radiator rated upto 700 HP that only works using the small block radiator support , and has a filler neck. :steering:
