Temporary radiator location

[Tocoti]

Hi I'm plumbing the lower radiator hose. Should the radiator be be on the same plane/ parallel to the chassis tubing? I just don't want to adjust the length after I have it finished with the aluminum panels.26376

[michael everson]

No, I should be about 58 degrees give or a take a few. if you use my nose aluminum, the instructions state 58 degrees.
Mike

[Tocoti]

Thanks. Just went to the nose aluminum section. All set. Looking to make some noise this weekend.

[steiner67]

Mike - I am also working on installing the lower aluminum. The body is on the car but I cannot get the radiator do be at 58 degrees as the lower radiator hose hits the loop welded to the 4 inch tube and prevents me from getting more angle. Have you ever heard of this problem?

[michael everson]

Yes. You might need to add a tight 90 degree hose on the radiator first.
Mike

[DaleG]

My body needs to come down ~1/4-1/2" so the quick jack holes in body and chassis align. Mike's nose aluminum is keeping the body up as it sandwiches (seals) tightly between the body and the radiator (a very good thing). I have to lower the radiator angle a few degrees to get the drop by adjusting Breeze's lower radiator support tube; an easy adjustment.