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  • Start date Start date Jul 18, 2012

maddcarson

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So im getting closer to getting my 306 mustang running, ran into a clearance problem with the radiator, i have a serpintine off of an 89 mustang, problem is my upper radiator hose wont clear the alternator, Anyway i can reweld were the upper hose goes to the radiator?
 

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You might be able to, but you might be better off finding a radiator shop IMO. They may know or can find new tanks and recap the radiator...
 

maddcarson

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Alright, i found a shop that will move the fitting to the other side, does anybody know what the stock radiator is made of?
 

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Stock radiator is a copper/brass alloy I believe.
 
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