We also foud the rubber pad for the radiator that works better than the
dorman. Go to our web site and see it.
> We quit selling the Griffen as it was not fitting well at the pads and we
> were not getting discount and lost on every sale.
> &Now we have a unit that fits and prices lower!
>
> On Wed, Feb 26, 2020 at 6:21 AM Tyler via Gmclist
>
>> Put six photos of progress and part numbers on gmcmhphoto site. Here is
>> one link and you can browse the album if interested.
>>
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/7272/medium/S6300715.JPG
>>
>> Does anyone have a better part number for the rubber mounts? I have
>> Dorman 926-276 and they fit the radiator perfect, but are not as round as
>> our
>> original frame slots.
>>
>> I am making the frame split while I am at it, so what you see is a newly
>> fabricated middle shelf to hold the smaller new radiator that attaches
>> inside
>> frame. "L" brackets outside the frame for bolting up the bottom. RX-7
>> cooler in place, leaves a 5x12 spot to simply block off. Should this whole
>> experiment fail, I can remove the center shelf (it's bolt in) and have a
>> nice split frame to easily put in an OEM size radiator.
>>
>> Had to cut a little edge of top frame to allow different overflow nipple.
>> Had to cut a little edge of bottom frame to allow oil cooler connections.
>>
>> I bought the Hayden 225 thermostatic coupler, but not convinced it will
>> work as it states by simple observational physics. The thermostatic bypass
>> hole is barely 3/8, and the always open holes to cooler are 1/2. So it is
>> always easier to flow to cooler even when cold. I may go with the inline
>> type that is more restrictive when cold, and same open when hot. Like
>> this Derale 25719
>>
>> https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-25719?seid=srese1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2eKNqrDv5wIVSrzACh1VjQtjEAQYASABEgLvyfD_BwE
>>
>> And for clarity - gmcmotorhomeenhancements a.k.a Jim Buchanan was selling
>> Griffin made aluminum radiators. The Buchanan's are not continuing that
>> venture, but told me someone else "may take it over in the future". Jim
>> K, and maybe others, still sell an aluminum radiator that should work and
>> fit
>> like OEM. My goal here is information for a combo that is cheap and
>> available at a local store...even if there are tradeoffs from OEM. And yes,
>> just
>> to see if I can do it.
>> --
>> 1975 Glenbrook, 1978 Royale rear bath
>> Raleigh, NC
>>
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> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk
> http://www.gmcrvparts.com
> 1-800-752-7502
>
--
Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
dorman. Go to our web site and see it.
> We quit selling the Griffen as it was not fitting well at the pads and we
> were not getting discount and lost on every sale.
> &Now we have a unit that fits and prices lower!
>
> On Wed, Feb 26, 2020 at 6:21 AM Tyler via Gmclist
>
>> Put six photos of progress and part numbers on gmcmhphoto site. Here is
>> one link and you can browse the album if interested.
>>
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/7272/medium/S6300715.JPG
>>
>> Does anyone have a better part number for the rubber mounts? I have
>> Dorman 926-276 and they fit the radiator perfect, but are not as round as
>> our
>> original frame slots.
>>
>> I am making the frame split while I am at it, so what you see is a newly
>> fabricated middle shelf to hold the smaller new radiator that attaches
>> inside
>> frame. "L" brackets outside the frame for bolting up the bottom. RX-7
>> cooler in place, leaves a 5x12 spot to simply block off. Should this whole
>> experiment fail, I can remove the center shelf (it's bolt in) and have a
>> nice split frame to easily put in an OEM size radiator.
>>
>> Had to cut a little edge of top frame to allow different overflow nipple.
>> Had to cut a little edge of bottom frame to allow oil cooler connections.
>>
>> I bought the Hayden 225 thermostatic coupler, but not convinced it will
>> work as it states by simple observational physics. The thermostatic bypass
>> hole is barely 3/8, and the always open holes to cooler are 1/2. So it is
>> always easier to flow to cooler even when cold. I may go with the inline
>> type that is more restrictive when cold, and same open when hot. Like
>> this Derale 25719
>>
>> https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-25719?seid=srese1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2eKNqrDv5wIVSrzACh1VjQtjEAQYASABEgLvyfD_BwE
>>
>> And for clarity - gmcmotorhomeenhancements a.k.a Jim Buchanan was selling
>> Griffin made aluminum radiators. The Buchanan's are not continuing that
>> venture, but told me someone else "may take it over in the future". Jim
>> K, and maybe others, still sell an aluminum radiator that should work and
>> fit
>> like OEM. My goal here is information for a combo that is cheap and
>> available at a local store...even if there are tradeoffs from OEM. And yes,
>> just
>> to see if I can do it.
>> --
>> 1975 Glenbrook, 1978 Royale rear bath
>> Raleigh, NC
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>>
> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk
> http://www.gmcrvparts.com
> 1-800-752-7502
>
--
Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
