radiator core mounts

[brothermo]

In the process of getting a radiator built for the truck. The radiator I pulled out was not original and was rigged in place. Here's my question: are the radiator "ears" on an original radiator on the same face of the radiator as the water inlet/outlet? It seems like they should be in order to give the fan clearance. Other radiators that I have pulled from junkyards have the ears on the face opposite the inlets, which places the core closer to the engine. Thanks for any help. If anyone has a pic of an original radiator in place, that would be great as well.

[HellBelly]

Engine size and year?

[robertob]

I've seen them both ways, must have to do with year and engine?

[brothermo]

Engine size and year?

Sorry, forgot about that: 1966 D-200, 225 slant six.

[HellBelly]

Ok here are some pictures that might help. Note the brackets on the '65 vs '71. The '71 are reversed to give it more clearance. I know by personal experience that the fan is VERY close to the radiator on the early /6 trucks. My father an I lost two radiators due to broken engine mounts over the years.

First is '65 D100 /6 Factory fan and radiator

Second '65 D100 factory radiator with aftermarket fan (note this radiator had the fan go into it at some point).

Last is a 71 D100 /6 factory A/C with factory radiator.

Hope this helps.

[brothermo]

The pics definitely help - thanks! So no fan shrouds on these radiators from the factory, eh? Have you had any issues with overheating?

[demulsion]

Some trucks came with shrouds, some did not. I don't know weather or not there was a method to their madness? I've not had any problems running my trucks without a shroud, but I don't live in Texas, either...