New radiator suggestions

Ken Shaffer

Ken Shaffer

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Just noticed my original radiator is quite corroded. I removed it and took it to my local radiator shop. My quote for re-core is $600. New aluminum
radiator from Jim K is $745. Whats your opinion on using original re-cored vs a new aluminum one?

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Ken Shaffer
Marion Iowa
73 Canyon Lands, 455, Manny Tranny, Custom interior
 
Definitely go with the new one. It will come with a warranty and will cool better.

I put in an aluminum one 2 years ago and it works great.
You should also put on new hoses.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO

>
> Just noticed my original radiator is quite corroded. I removed it and took it to my local radiator shop. My quote for re-core is $600. New aluminum
> radiator from Jim K is $745. Whats your opinion on using original re-cored vs a new aluminum one?
>
>
> --
> Ken Shaffer
> Marion Iowa
> 73 Canyon Lands, 455, Manny Tranny, Custom interior
>
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I agree that the aluminum radiator does a great cooling job. They are an
almost exact replacement.
Jim Hupy

On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 8:51 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist <

> Definitely go with the new one. It will come with a warranty and will cool
> better.
>
> I put in an aluminum one 2 years ago and it works great.
> You should also put on new hoses.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Frederick, CO
>

> >
> > Just noticed my original radiator is quite corroded. I removed it and
> took it to my local radiator shop. My quote for re-core is $600. New
> aluminum
> > radiator from Jim K is $745. Whats your opinion on using original
> re-cored vs a new aluminum one?
> >
> >
> > --
> > Ken Shaffer
> > Marion Iowa
> > 73 Canyon Lands, 455, Manny Tranny, Custom interior
> >
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IF you go for aluminum, please have the core removed and sabe the
unobtanium tanks for someone else.

bdub

> I agree that the aluminum radiator does a great cooling job. They are an
> almost exact replacement.
> Jim Hupy
>
> On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 8:51 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist <

>
> > Definitely go with the new one. It will come with a warranty and will
> cool
> > better.
> >
> > I put in an aluminum one 2 years ago and it works great.
> > You should also put on new hoses.
> >
> > Emery Stora
> > 77 Kingsley
> > Frederick, CO
> >

> > >
> > > Just noticed my original radiator is quite corroded. I removed it and
> > took it to my local radiator shop. My quote for re-core is $600. New
> > aluminum
> > > radiator from Jim K is $745. Whats your opinion on using original
> > re-cored vs a new aluminum one?
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Ken Shaffer
> > > Marion Iowa
> > > 73 Canyon Lands, 455, Manny Tranny, Custom interior
>
 
The Aluminum Radiators we handle are rather advanced, as they have slited
fins to allow more cooling and the gauge of the Aluminum is thicker to
withstand puncture.
We now have the one that fits W/O modification to the mounting brackets.

> IF you go for aluminum, please have the core removed and sabe the
> unobtanium tanks for someone else.
>
> bdub
>
>

>
> > I agree that the aluminum radiator does a great cooling job. They are an
> > almost exact replacement.
> > Jim Hupy
> >
> > On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 8:51 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist <

> >
> > > Definitely go with the new one. It will come with a warranty and will
> > cool
> > > better.
> > >
> > > I put in an aluminum one 2 years ago and it works great.
> > > You should also put on new hoses.
> > >
> > > Emery Stora
> > > 77 Kingsley
> > > Frederick, CO
> > >

> > > >
> > > > Just noticed my original radiator is quite corroded. I removed it
> and
> > > took it to my local radiator shop. My quote for re-core is $600. New
> > > aluminum
> > > > radiator from Jim K is $745. Whats your opinion on using original
> > > re-cored vs a new aluminum one?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Ken Shaffer
> > > > Marion Iowa
> > > > 73 Canyon Lands, 455, Manny Tranny, Custom interior
> >
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jimk
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
 
Do take all the required steps to prevent electrolysis from ruining your
new aluminum radiator. I've heard stories about requiring distilled water
and other things.

RonC

Definitely go with the new one. It will come with a warranty and will
cool better.

I put in an aluminum one 2 years ago and it works great.
You should also put on new hoses.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
 
Oops, copied too much to the email, Emery didn't write the comment about
the electrolysys.

========================================================

Do take all the required steps to prevent electrolysis from ruining your
new aluminum radiator. I've heard stories about requiring distilled water
and other things.

RonC

Definitely go with the new one. It will come with a warranty and will
cool better.

I put in an aluminum one 2 years ago and it works great.
You should also put on new hoses.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
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Just make sure you run a common ground to both the radiator and engine
block. Modern ethelyne glycol anti-freeze has anti corrosion inhibitors in
them. Change it every 3 years or so, and you should be good longer than you
will need a radiator.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or

>

>
> Do take all the required steps to prevent electrolysis from ruining your
> new aluminum radiator. I've heard stories about requiring distilled water
> and other things.
>
> RonC
>
> Definitely go with the new one. It will come with a warranty and will
> cool better.
>
> I put in an aluminum one 2 years ago and it works great.
> You should also put on new hoses.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Frederick, CO
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Jim, that would be a ground between the radiator, the engine block, and
what? The frame, the body or directly to the battery?

RonC

On Mon, 6 Aug 2018 10:03:51 -0700 James Hupy
writes:
> Just make sure you run a common ground to both the radiator and
> engine
> block. Modern ethelyne glycol anti-freeze has anti corrosion
> inhibitors in
> them. Change it every 3 years or so, and you should be good longer
> than you
> will need a radiator.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
>

>
> >

> >
> > Do take all the required steps to prevent electrolysis from
> ruining your
> > new aluminum radiator. I've heard stories about requiring
> distilled water
> > and other things.
> >
 
To minimise the Elextrolysys, ground the radiator and the fan motor for the
a/c vent unit and use coolent with distilled water.
The unit has thick walls so it should be good for 10 years,

>
> Oops, copied too much to the email, Emery didn't write the comment about
> the electrolysys.
>

> ========================================================
>
> Do take all the required steps to prevent electrolysis from ruining your
> new aluminum radiator. I've heard stories about requiring distilled water
> and other things.
>
> RonC
>
> Definitely go with the new one. It will come with a warranty and will
> cool better.
>
> I put in an aluminum one 2 years ago and it works great.
> You should also put on new hoses.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Frederick, CO
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jimk
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
 
The radiator is already grounded through the steel transmission lines. That should provide enough ground to the engine block.

Emery Stora

>
> To minimise the Elextrolysys, ground the radiator and the fan motor for the
> a/c vent unit and use coolent with distilled water.
> The unit has thick walls so it should be good for 10 years,
>

>>
>>
>> Oops, copied too much to the email, Emery didn't write the comment about
>> the electrolysys.
>>

>> ========================================================
>>
>> Do take all the required steps to prevent electrolysis from ruining your
>> new aluminum radiator. I've heard stories about requiring distilled water
>> and other things.
>>
>> RonC
>>
>> Definitely go with the new one. It will come with a warranty and will
>> cool better.
>>
>> I put in an aluminum one 2 years ago and it works great.
>> You should also put on new hoses.
>>
>> Emery Stora
>> 77 Kingsley
>> Frederick, CO
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>
>
>
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Forgot to ask what the a/c vent unit fan motor grounding has to do with the radiator? There isn’t an electrical connection to the radiator that I know of.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO

>
> To minimise the Elextrolysys, ground the radiator and the fan motor for the
> a/c vent unit and use coolent with distilled water.
> The unit has thick walls so it should be good for 10 years,
>

>>
>>
>> Oops, copied too much to the email, Emery didn't write the comment about
>> the electrolysys.
>>

>> ========================================================
>>
>> Do take all the required steps to prevent electrolysis from ruining your
>> new aluminum radiator. I've heard stories about requiring distilled water
>> and other things.
>>
>> RonC
>>
>> Definitely go with the new one. It will come with a warranty and will
>> cool better.
>>
>> I put in an aluminum one 2 years ago and it works great.
>> You should also put on new hoses.
>>
>> Emery Stora
>> 77 Kingsley
>> Frederick, CO
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>
>
>
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Emery, not all those cooler lines are all metal. Many I have seen, have a
rubber flex section. Best to check for a common ground.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or

On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 10:57 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist <

> The radiator is already grounded through the steel transmission lines.
> That should provide enough ground to the engine block.
>
> Emery Stora
>

> >
> > To minimise the Elextrolysys, ground the radiator and the fan motor for
> the
> > a/c vent unit and use coolent with distilled water.
> > The unit has thick walls so it should be good for 10 years,
> >

> >>
> >>
> >> Oops, copied too much to the email, Emery didn't write the comment about
> >> the electrolysys.
> >>

> >> ========================================================
> >>
> >> Do take all the required steps to prevent electrolysis from ruining your
> >> new aluminum radiator. I've heard stories about requiring distilled
> water
> >> and other things.
> >>
> >> RonC
> >>
> >> Definitely go with the new one. It will come with a warranty and will
> >> cool better.
> >>
> >> I put in an aluminum one 2 years ago and it works great.
> >> You should also put on new hoses.
> >>
> >> Emery Stora
> >> 77 Kingsley
> >> Frederick, CO
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> >
> >
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I assume you replaced the rubber sections with steel.

I wouldn’t use any rubber in either transmission or fuel lines. If the rubber cracks and sprays transmission fluid on a hot exhaust it will burn about as fast as gasoline.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO

>
> Emery, not all those cooler lines are all metal. Many I have seen, have a
> rubber flex section. Best to check for a common ground.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
>
> On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 10:57 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist <

>
>> The radiator is already grounded through the steel transmission lines.
>> That should provide enough ground to the engine block.
>>
>> Emery Stora
>>

>>>
>>> To minimise the Elextrolysys, ground the radiator and the fan motor for
>> the
>>> a/c vent unit and use coolent with distilled water.
>>> The unit has thick walls so it should be good for 10 years,
>>>

>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Oops, copied too much to the email, Emery didn't write the comment about
>>>> the electrolysys.
>>>>

>>>> ========================================================
>>>>
>>>> Do take all the required steps to prevent electrolysis from ruining your
>>>> new aluminum radiator. I've heard stories about requiring distilled
>> water
>>>> and other things.
>>>>
>>>> RonC
>>>>
>>>> Definitely go with the new one. It will come with a warranty and will
>>>> cool better.
>>>>
>>>> I put in an aluminum one 2 years ago and it works great.
>>>> You should also put on new hoses.
>>>>
>>>> Emery Stora
>>>> 77 Kingsley
>>>> Frederick, CO
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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
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>>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
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I personally prefer 1 piece solid steel transmission cooler lines, and
braided stainless engine oil cooler lines. But, some owners are reluctant
to replace parts that are not actually failed yet.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or

On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 11:08 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist <

> I assume you replaced the rubber sections with steel.
>
> I wouldn’t use any rubber in either transmission or fuel lines. If the
> rubber cracks and sprays transmission fluid on a hot exhaust it will burn
> about as fast as gasoline.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Frederick, CO
>

> >
> > Emery, not all those cooler lines are all metal. Many I have seen, have a
> > rubber flex section. Best to check for a common ground.
> > Jim Hupy
> > Salem, Or
> >
> > On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 10:57 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist <

> >
> >> The radiator is already grounded through the steel transmission lines.
> >> That should provide enough ground to the engine block.
> >>
> >> Emery Stora
> >>
> >>> On Aug 6, 2018, at 11:22 AM, Jim Kanomata

> >>>
> >>> To minimise the Elextrolysys, ground the radiator and the fan motor for
> >> the
> >>> a/c vent unit and use coolent with distilled water.
> >>> The unit has thick walls so it should be good for 10 years,
> >>>

> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Oops, copied too much to the email, Emery didn't write the comment
> about
> >>>> the electrolysys.
> >>>>

> >>>> ========================================================
> >>>>
> >>>> Do take all the required steps to prevent electrolysis from ruining
> your
> >>>> new aluminum radiator. I've heard stories about requiring distilled
> >> water
> >>>> and other things.
> >>>>
> >>>> RonC
> >>>>
> >>>> Definitely go with the new one. It will come with a warranty and will
> >>>> cool better.
> >>>>
> >>>> I put in an aluminum one 2 years ago and it works great.
> >>>> You should also put on new hoses.
> >>>>
> >>>> Emery Stora
> >>>> 77 Kingsley
> >>>> Frederick, CO
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> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Jim Kanomata
> >>> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> >>> jimk
> >>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
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Amazing how some are reluctant to spend a few dollars which might prevent a total motorhome loss in the future if a small piece of rubber should fail.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO

>
> I personally prefer 1 piece solid steel transmission cooler lines, and
> braided stainless engine oil cooler lines. But, some owners are reluctant
> to replace parts that are not actually failed yet.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
>
> On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 11:08 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist <

>
>> I assume you replaced the rubber sections with steel.
>>
>> I wouldn’t use any rubber in either transmission or fuel lines. If the
>> rubber cracks and sprays transmission fluid on a hot exhaust it will burn
>> about as fast as gasoline.
>>
>> Emery Stora
>> 77 Kingsley
>> Frederick, CO
>>

>>>
>>> Emery, not all those cooler lines are all metal. Many I have seen, have a
>>> rubber flex section. Best to check for a common ground.
>>> Jim Hupy
>>> Salem, Or
>>>
>>> On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 10:57 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist <

>>>
>>>> The radiator is already grounded through the steel transmission lines.
>>>> That should provide enough ground to the engine block.
>>>>
>>>> Emery Stora
>>>>
>>>>> On Aug 6, 2018, at 11:22 AM, Jim Kanomata

>>>>>
>>>>> To minimise the Elextrolysys, ground the radiator and the fan motor for
>>>> the
>>>>> a/c vent unit and use coolent with distilled water.
>>>>> The unit has thick walls so it should be good for 10 years,
>>>>>

>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Oops, copied too much to the email, Emery didn't write the comment
>> about
>>>>>> the electrolysys.
>>>>>>

>>>>>> ========================================================
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Do take all the required steps to prevent electrolysis from ruining
>> your
>>>>>> new aluminum radiator. I've heard stories about requiring distilled
>>>> water
>>>>>> and other things.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> RonC
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Definitely go with the new one. It will come with a warranty and will
>>>>>> cool better.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I put in an aluminum one 2 years ago and it works great.
>>>>>> You should also put on new hoses.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Emery Stora
>>>>>> 77 Kingsley
>>>>>> Frederick, CO
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Jim Kanomata
>>>>> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>>>>> jimk
>>>>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>>>>> 1-800-752-7502
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No accounting for human behavior. Older I get, the more amazed I get.
Particularly in clothing, or lack of it.
Jim Hupy

On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 11:32 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist <

> Amazing how some are reluctant to spend a few dollars which might prevent
> a total motorhome loss in the future if a small piece of rubber should
> fail.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Frederick, CO
>

> >
> > I personally prefer 1 piece solid steel transmission cooler lines, and
> > braided stainless engine oil cooler lines. But, some owners are reluctant
> > to replace parts that are not actually failed yet.
> > Jim Hupy
> > Salem, Or
> >
> > On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 11:08 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist <

> >
> >> I assume you replaced the rubber sections with steel.
> >>
> >> I wouldn’t use any rubber in either transmission or fuel lines. If the
> >> rubber cracks and sprays transmission fluid on a hot exhaust it will
> burn
> >> about as fast as gasoline.
> >>
> >> Emery Stora
> >> 77 Kingsley
> >> Frederick, CO
> >>

> >>>
> >>> Emery, not all those cooler lines are all metal. Many I have seen,
> have a
> >>> rubber flex section. Best to check for a common ground.
> >>> Jim Hupy
> >>> Salem, Or
> >>>
> >>> On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 10:57 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist <

> >>>
> >>>> The radiator is already grounded through the steel transmission lines.
> >>>> That should provide enough ground to the engine block.
> >>>>
> >>>> Emery Stora
> >>>>
> >>>>> On Aug 6, 2018, at 11:22 AM, Jim Kanomata

> >>>>>
> >>>>> To minimise the Elextrolysys, ground the radiator and the fan motor
> for
> >>>> the
> >>>>> a/c vent unit and use coolent with distilled water.
> >>>>> The unit has thick walls so it should be good for 10 years,
> >>>>>

> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Oops, copied too much to the email, Emery didn't write the comment
> >> about
> >>>>>> the electrolysys.
> >>>>>>

> >>>>>> ========================================================
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Do take all the required steps to prevent electrolysis from ruining
> >> your
> >>>>>> new aluminum radiator. I've heard stories about requiring distilled
> >>>> water
> >>>>>> and other things.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> RonC
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Definitely go with the new one. It will come with a warranty and
> will
> >>>>>> cool better.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I put in an aluminum one 2 years ago and it works great.
> >>>>>> You should also put on new hoses.
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OUCH!
I know inflation is way more than the government says, but wow! Luckily I had mine recored about 10 years a go when it only cost about $200 IIRC. At
that price, I'd go for the aluminum radiator. You get new tanks, header plates, and oil coolers, plus it can take more pressure than the original,
allowing you to up the radiator cap spec and thereby raise the boiling point. Only caveat is to check the shipping cost. I think UPS is making all
their profit from JimK's county in California. ;)
HTH
Rick Staples
'75 Eleganza
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I have bought one of the aluminum radiators on eBay. The "normal" price is $720 plus shipping ($86 to Oklahoma from Michigan), but the seller periodically knocks the price down 10% to $648 where the price is right now.

D C "Mac" Macdonald​
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From: Gmclist on behalf of Jon Roche
Sent: Monday, August 6, 2018 21:45
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] New radiator suggestions

Per conversations with owners the Aluminum is better. All have reported very stable engine temps and seems to claim they work very well.
But a Re-core is cheaper. Gmc's have been running with stock radiators for decades.
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75 palm beach
St. Cloud, MN
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