Replacement radiator / fitting information
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:09 pm
Just wanted to share some information.
I ordered a replacement radiator from Jegs. It was a Champion aluminum 3 core radiator, model# CC161. It fit fine but the transmission bungs in the radiator were in a different location. This required me to bend the lines some. The fittings for the transmission line were also different. I haven't figured out what the gem flared ends are on the transmission lines but this adapter will be the female to male flare reducer you will need to connect to the 1/2-20 connections on the radiator.
go to NAPA auto parts and order:
Brass Fitting - 3 Way Multiple Shut-Off Brass Fitting - 3 Way Multiple Shut-Off
PRODUCT LINE
Weatherhead
PART #
WH 7915
It gives no description about what female size in and male size out but another tornado owner before me did the searching (he bought the same radiator) and shared this information with me so I'd figure I'll add it here. My guess is that it is a 5/8 to 1/2 flared reducer. I bought a 9/16 to 1/2 flared reducer and the female side wasn't big enough. It was close hence why I believe this fitting is a 5/8.
I love the radiator and it does a good job at cooling. On to the next toronado project.
I ordered a replacement radiator from Jegs. It was a Champion aluminum 3 core radiator, model# CC161. It fit fine but the transmission bungs in the radiator were in a different location. This required me to bend the lines some. The fittings for the transmission line were also different. I haven't figured out what the gem flared ends are on the transmission lines but this adapter will be the female to male flare reducer you will need to connect to the 1/2-20 connections on the radiator.
go to NAPA auto parts and order:
Brass Fitting - 3 Way Multiple Shut-Off Brass Fitting - 3 Way Multiple Shut-Off
PRODUCT LINE
Weatherhead
PART #
WH 7915
It gives no description about what female size in and male size out but another tornado owner before me did the searching (he bought the same radiator) and shared this information with me so I'd figure I'll add it here. My guess is that it is a 5/8 to 1/2 flared reducer. I bought a 9/16 to 1/2 flared reducer and the female side wasn't big enough. It was close hence why I believe this fitting is a 5/8.
I love the radiator and it does a good job at cooling. On to the next toronado project.