BOB MALONEY
08-08-2007, 03:04
on a 87 fc35 does it supposed to have long enough hoses to swing or do
have to unhook
tks bob maloney 87 fc35{second wind} in 100 degree ky
have to unhook
tks bob maloney 87 fc35{second wind} in 100 degree ky
08-08-2007, 03:04
jimbojcs
08-08-2007, 03:26
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "BOB MALONEY" <bb87@...> wrote:
>
> on a 87 fc35 does it supposed to have long enough hoses to swing or do
> have to unhook
> tks bob maloney 87 fc35{second wind} in 100 degree ky
>
Not sure about a 1987 but my 77FC has a swingout and the hoses are long
enough to let it swing out about 60 deg. You have to work the hoses from
the inside and also guide the transmission coolant lines but should not
have to remove any hose from the radiator. jim sears 77FC
>
> on a 87 fc35 does it supposed to have long enough hoses to swing or do
> have to unhook
> tks bob maloney 87 fc35{second wind} in 100 degree ky
>
Not sure about a 1987 but my 77FC has a swingout and the hoses are long
enough to let it swing out about 60 deg. You have to work the hoses from
the inside and also guide the transmission coolant lines but should not
have to remove any hose from the radiator. jim sears 77FC
pattypape
08-08-2007, 04:07
Listen to the MH recipe on this Swing rad,
In addition the top rad hose is disconnected from inside the doghouse
along with the wire to the low coolant reservoir. More caution when
swinging, there is not much clearance for the lower hose and the
winged drain valve should be in a horizontal position or it may hang-
up and rip off.
This is not a fun job, so while it is open one should consider
replacing: all belts, the two oil cooler hoses, thermostat, all hoses
exposed to heat and motor vibration, a few one inch heater hoses that
are behind the radiator, and possibly rebuilding the alternator.
Sorry for the long list for a simple question ,but there is a lot of
maintenance behind the radiator and this is the short list.
Bill 88 FC Michigan
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
<MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote:
>
> The top hose needs to be disconnected at the radiator. Requires
draining a couple of gallons of coolant. Charge air cooler hoses
need to be released obviously. The assy will swing enough to gain
access with the charge air cooler intact. More movement is available
if the cooler and upper curb side mount are removed. Be cautious not
to over stress the lower hose when moving things around.
> A nice selection of "mechanics fingers", 1/4" drive swivel sockets
and flex gear wrenches make the job possible. The "fingers" are
needed to restart the hoses, be careful not to perforate them. It's
easy to hate while doing this job.
> MH
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: BOB MALONEY
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 9:04 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] swing rad
>
>
> on a 87 fc35 does it supposed to have long enough hoses to swing
or do
> have to unhook
> tks bob maloney 87 fc35{second wind} in 100 degree ky
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
In addition the top rad hose is disconnected from inside the doghouse
along with the wire to the low coolant reservoir. More caution when
swinging, there is not much clearance for the lower hose and the
winged drain valve should be in a horizontal position or it may hang-
up and rip off.
This is not a fun job, so while it is open one should consider
replacing: all belts, the two oil cooler hoses, thermostat, all hoses
exposed to heat and motor vibration, a few one inch heater hoses that
are behind the radiator, and possibly rebuilding the alternator.
Sorry for the long list for a simple question ,but there is a lot of
maintenance behind the radiator and this is the short list.
Bill 88 FC Michigan
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
<MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote:
>
> The top hose needs to be disconnected at the radiator. Requires
draining a couple of gallons of coolant. Charge air cooler hoses
need to be released obviously. The assy will swing enough to gain
access with the charge air cooler intact. More movement is available
if the cooler and upper curb side mount are removed. Be cautious not
to over stress the lower hose when moving things around.
> A nice selection of "mechanics fingers", 1/4" drive swivel sockets
and flex gear wrenches make the job possible. The "fingers" are
needed to restart the hoses, be careful not to perforate them. It's
easy to hate while doing this job.
> MH
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: BOB MALONEY
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 9:04 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] swing rad
>
>
> on a 87 fc35 does it supposed to have long enough hoses to swing
or do
> have to unhook
> tks bob maloney 87 fc35{second wind} in 100 degree ky
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
Mike Hohnstein
08-08-2007, 04:41
The top hose needs to be disconnected at the radiator. Requires draining a
couple of gallons of coolant. Charge air cooler hoses need to be released
obviously. The assy will swing enough to gain access with the charge air cooler
intact. More movement is available if the cooler and upper curb side mount are
removed. Be cautious not to over stress the lower hose when moving things
around.
A nice selection of "mechanics fingers", 1/4" drive swivel sockets and flex gear
wrenches make the job possible. The "fingers" are needed to restart the hoses,
be careful not to perforate them. It's easy to hate while doing this job.
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: BOB MALONEY
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 9:04 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] swing rad
on a 87 fc35 does it supposed to have long enough hoses to swing or do
have to unhook
tks bob maloney 87 fc35{second wind} in 100 degree ky
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
couple of gallons of coolant. Charge air cooler hoses need to be released
obviously. The assy will swing enough to gain access with the charge air cooler
intact. More movement is available if the cooler and upper curb side mount are
removed. Be cautious not to over stress the lower hose when moving things
around.
A nice selection of "mechanics fingers", 1/4" drive swivel sockets and flex gear
wrenches make the job possible. The "fingers" are needed to restart the hoses,
be careful not to perforate them. It's easy to hate while doing this job.
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: BOB MALONEY
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 9:04 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] swing rad
on a 87 fc35 does it supposed to have long enough hoses to swing or do
have to unhook
tks bob maloney 87 fc35{second wind} in 100 degree ky
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