Aluminum Radiator conundrum-

[ArdWrknTrk]

My plastic tanked '87 radiator was anodized black.
I have one from "The Giving Truck" now....(95 F-450l

[Gsmblue]

I couldn’t get hold a champion during Covid, so went on eBay and picked up a generic all Aluminum one for the Bronco. 4 years on and no issues. Was half the price of champion. Maybe pick one up and then you can warranty the champion?

[6.9-250]

I tried an ebay aluminum rad for my 6.9, I had to modify the lower rad hose and trans cooler fittings.  It worked for a couple of years then started to leak.  Really only in the winter when it was cold.  

Ended up going with a Mishimoto aluminum rad and it fit great and so far no leaks.  

[ratdude747]

One of the generic ones I take it? As all Mishimoto lists for the 1985-1997 design is a plastic tanked V8-style.

If so, what mounts did you need to fabricate? Or am I looking for something they apparently discontinued?

[6.9-250]

for my 6.9 Diesel, gas would likely be different.  The brand seems good though.  

[ratdude747]

Right. Somehow I read 6.9 as 4.9.

The issue is 300's use radiators that are mirrored compared to the various V8 radiators. As there is a a much bigger market for V8 parts, the 300 often gets left behind in terms of aftermarket support.

Back to the drawing board...

[ratdude747]

Leak is getting worse. Driving it all over the state with a boat and then to West Virginia and back (no boat!) didn't help.

Bit the bullet and bought this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/296385253435

I had a 20% off coupon code to burn there.

Also ordered a fresh Motorad lever cap... as the cap included looks sketch.

[Gary Lewis]

That should cool it very nicely, Larry.  Then if you get the Champion you can sell it.