heavy duty radiator question

DocModisett · #1 05-15-2019, 08:27 AM

Hey guys,,,,

I hate a vehicle that runs hot... so , being a retired locomotive engineer, I prefer to use the rail road method, by installing a big radiator and then controlling engine temp with the thermostat...

I am on my third ranger and with the last one I installed a double core but I cannot remember what it was supposed to fit instead of my little ranger....
Gotta be some of you guys that knows what I need to order... I have a 2000 xlt ,, 3.0 with factory air,, engine driven fan,, auto trans... trailor towing pkg...
I would think that one of the big 6 cyls. with the same specs would use a double or triple core... help ol Doc out folks...

Dirtman · #2 05-15-2019, 08:40 AM

Your transmission needs a better cooler way more than your engine does. To be honest even in 110 degree desert heat if the engine is overheating there is something wrong. You can throw a bigger radiator at it but the problem will still exist (unless the issue was a clogged radiator).

But to actually answer your question, the 3.0 and 4.0 use the same radiator. There is no direct bolt in option for a larger radiator. You have the biggest radiator ford made for that truck so anything you use wil be from a different vehicle and need some customizing to fit (im not aware of any direct swaps). You can remove the clutch fan and use a more powerful aftermarket electric fan though.

wpginterceptor · #3 05-15-2019, 06:49 PM

Who says yours is running too hot? do you have a summer thermostat in there? Do you tow a lot in heat?

DocModisett · #4 05-22-2019, 07:45 AM

actually, no body said the truck is running hot... not even the truck,,,,

I just hate a vehicle that does....

so I take measures to see that it does not happen.....
I found a all aluminum 3 core on line that I can make work by trimming my fan shroud some like I did before …. then if it starts showing any excess heat, at all... I will know to start hunting the problem ...

prevention is the name of the game....

dvrich · #5 05-22-2019, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DocModisett

actually, no body said the truck is running hot... not even the truck,,,,

I just hate a vehicle that does....

so I take measures to see that it does not happen.....
I found a all aluminum 3 core on line that I can make work by trimming my fan shroud some like I did before …. then if it starts showing any excess heat, at all... I will know to start hunting the problem ...

prevention is the name of the game....

Go fishing and enjoy life. Tires can go flat and other parts can fail but I don't go replacing stuff unless these components are giving indications of imminent failure.

DocModisett · #6 05-24-2019, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docmodisett

hey guys,,,,

i hate a vehicle that runs hot... So , being a retired locomotive engineer, i prefer to use the rail road method, by installing a big radiator and then controlling engine temp with the thermostat...

i am on my third ranger and with the last one i installed a double core but i cannot remember what it was supposed to fit instead of my little ranger....
Gotta be some of you guys that knows what i need to order... I have a 2000 xlt ,, 3.0 with factory air,, engine driven fan,, auto trans... Trailor towing pkg...
I would think that one of the big 6 cyls. With the same specs would use a double or triple core... Help ol doc out folks... :d:d

" widely unknown"

DocModisett · #7 05-24-2019, 04:18 PM

well,,, I found a all aluminum 3 core,, that should keep that little 3.0 cool on the hottest day in august stuck in a traffic jam in Florida..... with the A/C running wide open....

WIDELY UNKNOWN