Radiator Support

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  1. rickm

    rickm Member

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    Has anyone here ever cut the Rad support to ease the removal of the engine ? I was thinking of a cut at each side and bolting it back later. What are your thoughts ?
     
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  2. rthomas771

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    I think it's a bad idea...it is part of the unibody strength
     
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    No! Even with the transmission attached there's no need.
     
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  4. maverickdragger

    maverickdragger GearHead

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    big mistake. and as stated before. NO NEED!!!!!!
     
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  5. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    A load leveler can be had for like 50 bucks.
     
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    there is no reason to. If you don't have a load leveler a chain with two screwdrivers can substitute. If you are worried about clearence just unbolt the transmission and converter and pull them seperate
     
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  7. bmcdaniel

    bmcdaniel Senile Member Supporting Member

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    Not needed in the Maverick but I did that when I put a V8 in my old Pinto. I cut out the top section of the radiator opening, had a bar with two bolts on either side that I could remove when needed.
     
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    I drilled out all the spot welds and removed mine for the fabrication and instalation of the new fender wells. There was a part of me that considered keeping it as a "bolt on", But I do plan on welding it back on as it should be.
     
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  9. mojo

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    If I did cut it I wud weld it back. I agree w/ those who don't think it's a gud idea to cut it.
     
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