Radiator Fitment - 289FIA

[mgreene]

Had to replace the Griffin Aluminum radiator in my 289FIA. There is an "L" bracket at the top of the radiator that fits over a bolt that runs through the fiberglass. When mounted through here, the bottom of the radiator itself is about 3/4" from the frame rail , i.e., the top bracket is really the only place where the radiator is supported. Is this normal? When completely filled with anti-freeze, will the weight/vibration eventually cause problems with the fiberglass at the top where the bolt passes through?

'66 GT-350H : '69 428SCJ Mach 1
'70 Boss 302 : '93 SVT Cobra
Unique 289 FIA (351C)

[pgermond]

The radiator should be supported from the bottom. The stove bolt on top is to help keep the radiator in a verticle postion, but not to support the weight. This is the only photo I could find that illustrates this - the radiator sits, and is, support by the brackets on the bottom.



Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)

[mgreene]

That's what I was afraid of, apparently the new one I just recieved must be a tad bit shorter than the one that came out, or either the "L" bracket was too short.

'66 GT-350H : '69 428SCJ Mach 1
'70 Boss 302 : '93 SVT Cobra
Unique 289 FIA (351C)

[Poorboy]

Did you get the new one from Unique? I heard today that Griffin Radiator has went belly up.

[mgreene]

Yep, got it from Unique a few aweeks ago.

'66 GT-350H : '69 428SCJ Mach 1
'70 Boss 302 : '93 SVT Cobra
Unique 289 FIA (351C)

[eliminator]

Phil,

When are you going to remove those stickers from your sway bar[B)].

Like Clay, I could not resist any longer.

Rick
#4279405

[pgermond]

Rick,

That's an old photo... they've been gone for quite awhile

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)