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Anyone try DJ's radiator for the WD (Cast Bottom)? |
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garden_guy
Orange Level Joined: 05 Jul 2013 Location: Illinois Points: 1116 |
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Posted: 23 Feb 2021 at 10:35am |
Anyone have experience with the radiator's that DJ's tractor parts sells for the WD with the cast bottom (P/N 70228587; their P/N is AC-114D)? I have read enough horror stories from people that bought cheaper radiators from fitment problems and other stuff (like temperature gauges being mis-aligned or not fitting, or old style radiator caps not fitting), and am willing to spend the extra money if people have been happy with these radiators. Plus it looks more correct, which I like. Opting for new over a recore this time.
Edited by garden_guy - 23 Feb 2021 at 10:56am |
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Eric B
Orange Level Joined: 09 Feb 2012 Location: British Columbi Points: 888 |
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I didn't buy mine from DJ's but I can see in the picture that it looks very much the same as the one I got. If you notice the upper spout comes out straight and the original one comes out at a slight angle. This means you can't use a straight upper hose, you have to buy a universal flex style. I believe it's 10.5 inch... it took me two tries from NAPA before I got the right length. The rest of the physical fitment is OK, the gauge sits in the right spot. What I did not expect was a leak somewhere from the bottom. I haven't taken the rad out yet to see where it's coming. Obviously that was a disappointment I wasn't expecting. Aside from my remarks it seems to be robust... If a good used one were only available I would go that route next time.
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Currently- WD,WC,3WF's,2 D14's B. Previously- I 600,TL745,200,FL9,FR12,H3,816 LBH. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal!
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garden_guy
Orange Level Joined: 05 Jul 2013 Location: Illinois Points: 1116 |
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Thanks for the feedback. That sucks about the lower leak. On the fence a bit right now about getting the new one or taking my old one out and checking about having it re-cored. However it seems like my tanks are what is giving me grief, and I know this has been recored probably twice before. I figure there is a point where rebuilding is a no-go...
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Eric B
Orange Level Joined: 09 Feb 2012 Location: British Columbi Points: 888 |
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From your pictures the actual core looks quite good, If you have a reputable rad shop you would get at least an expert opinion on a repair. I know if mine had looked that good I would have gone for having it fixed. I'm really surprised at how these new rads have climbed in price, only a handful of years ago they were at least $200 less. Thanks for keeping us posted.
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Currently- WD,WC,3WF's,2 D14's B. Previously- I 600,TL745,200,FL9,FR12,H3,816 LBH. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal!
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Matt Tallant
Orange Level Joined: 15 Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Points: 659 |
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I need one as well Looking at DJs also
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FREEDGUY
Orange Level Access Joined: 15 Apr 2017 Location: South West Mich Points: 5391 |
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Can't speak for the radiator part, but I bought the "big" tooth tach drive for "hundred series" from them several years ago and had to take it to a local machine shop to have the proper shaft milling done >
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garden_guy
Orange Level Joined: 05 Jul 2013 Location: Illinois Points: 1116 |
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Eric B -- Once I get this old radiator freed, I'll have to see what my local shops think. Matt Tallant -- I saw one person on the FB thread say they bought the one in question and it fit right in. FREEDGUY -- Ooof, pricey!
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SteveM C/IL
Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Shelbyville IL Points: 7981 |
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Shop said my tanks were iffy....and they were. Said could spend some coin to reuse and recore with not best outlook. He ended up getting me one just like one some of the vendors here list and it was cheaper in the end cause no shipping. No cast neck. Fit decent and no leak yet...been yr & 1/2. Didn't seem too chincy but it's only used on a loader so it doesn't get much use.
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john(MI)
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: SE MI Points: 9263 |
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I would check the top of that hose and the clamp first. As was said, the core looks good. If you can find a radiator shop, they could check the seams in that area for leaks and solder them.
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David(Stockbridge)MI
Orange Level Joined: 15 Sep 2009 Location: Stockbridge MI Points: 536 |
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Correction to above Our Radiator upper hose pipe has correct angle, down and to the left. cast iron bottom hose connection 3 rows of tubes Not 2 pass and sheet metal connections like most on the market. |
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garden_guy
Orange Level Joined: 05 Jul 2013 Location: Illinois Points: 1116 |
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Steve -- Very nice!! That's kind of what I am afraid of on this one that the tanks are toast. john -- Yeah, I was hoping that was the case, but no dice. I tightened it up good (and even used a new hose), but no such luck. David -- Thanks for the info, glad to see that!
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