Installing a New Radiator in the F100

[@ScottSellsSoCal]

That core support and engine compartment needs some rust removal and paint! Also, that lower neck looks like it will be a future issue if not immediately. That junk you saw with the upper hose removed points that you need to flush your cooling system and replace that T stat. Should be done before a new radiator 😮 Lastly, you’ll save money if you added a fan clutch type fan. Easy junkyard upgrade.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks for the heads up

[@CartoonDrawingStudio]

So Cool you got a truck !!!!

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Hopefully it will be, but right now it feels overwhelming. :)

[@flipflopsgarage]

Hotdog down a hallway. I haven’t heard that in a while. So little known fact about these Hong Kong race car parts. Summit and I found out that they are intended to be installed with a rubber isolator between the radiator and core support. It stops the cracking and spaces it out more. Mine is setup that way now and made zero difference in cooling performance.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Haha, good to know. :)

[@flipflopsgarage]

@@AndyKruseChannel I was cracking one a year and summit covered each one. On the 4th they finally got involved to figure it out. Otherwise it’s been a good radiator lol

[@5798Mike]

Good stuff 👍

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks 👍

[@domfer2540]

Just a note, on cast iron Ford engines I use diesel antifreeze. I find it works great.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks for the heads up.

[@connerfealonhoulihan2292]

Why? What's the difference or what makes it better for these applications?

[@bofa83]

being the Monday morning qb that I am, seems you should have tested the hoses before installing. good lesson to learn. what are those little guides that are holding the overflow hose?

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Yep.

[@WilliamMunny-d8s]

Great job, just a few questions. WHY aluminum? is it better cooling capacity, resists corrosion, more expensive? my stock rad just sprung a pinhole leak, looks kinda corroded so if i fix it may just keep happening, so considering new aluminum if price is right or used one if not.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

When looking at the chart of the best conductive properties of all metals, Aluminum is 4th (after Silver, Copper, and Gold). So purely off the ability for a radiator to radiate heat, Aluminum is nearly the best choice, especially considering the economic weight of buying a radiator in those other metal options. But in reality, you're not likely to find a steel radiator as aluminum Rads dominate the market. Lots of people do just fine with stock units, but for a couple extra pennies, I wanted a shiny aluminum Rad in place of the boring black-looking units.

[@SmackeysGarage]

Awesome. Looking good. Small project but makes a big difference. Planning to run a fan shroud with it?

[@AndyKruseChannel]

I think I'm going to go an electric fan with this setup. :)

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

I'm gonna be that guy and ask. When you went back to get the new hoses, did you also get a new thermostat.? That is a cool looking truck for sure.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Nope. :)

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

@@AndyKruseChannel You are not the only one who has walked into a parts store and said to your self Why am I in here.

[@billgoble6209]

Thanks for not making me be that guy.

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

@@billgoble6209 Just here to help.

[@mikebroszczak5767]

Hi Andy thanks for your video. Andy, I have a question, what do you think about some kind of power steering on the mustang I am 66 years old and I am wondering about that, thanks and cheers.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

I would like to do power steering, but it will probably be an Electric System as I'd like to minimize the clutter under the hood. :)

[@JuniperandSixth]

@@AndyKruseChannel SuperfastMatt has a great video on using a Toyota Prius electronic power steering setup, lots of hotrodders use it with good results. Biggest issue would be if there's space under the dash

[@B.R.BGarage]

Cool ride ! First time seeing this channel, I want to continue watching content like this, consider me a subscriber. Cheers 🥂

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Welcome aboard!