Ron Davis Radiator

[bebe]

We had to do some tweaking on the lower tabs to make it fit, but Bill wanted it to be perfect before we went out to the forums with it. I'll call him in the AM to see where we are at with it, but if anything, it's only 2 weeks out.

I'm sorry if folks lost patience waiting for me to finish this up. My Dad got really sick in Nov and passed in Jan. So I've been a little busy trying to settle the estate.

I had just installed the final product when we got to Moab in October.

 

[trailerpup]

family matters always come first. i'm sorry to hear of you loss.

 

[bebe]

Welp, folks are watching it now, so if I can ask, let's just leave this as is until we finish this up. Things have calmed down a bit since Feb, so I'm back on task.

Thanks t-pup

 

[Hunner]

I have read several articles fussing about DEX-Kool some state it should be kept full with 50/50 or it can sludge up. Several reports of lawsuits but no definite conclusion that it can cause problems with solder. IT can also be the cause of electrolysis under low conditions.
You also need to check for electrolysis in the cooling system. This test can be performed using a digital voltmeter set to 12 volts. Attach one test lead to the negative battery post and insert the other test lead into the radiator coolant, making sure the lead does not touch the filler neck or core. A voltage reading over 0.3 volts indicates that stray current is finding its way into the coolant. Electrolysis is often an intermittent condition that occurs when a device or accessory that is mounted to the radiator is energized (such as a poorly grounded electric cooling fan). Broken, missing, loose or corroded ground straps between the engine and chassis may also force electrical currents to flow through the coolant as a ground path.

 

[alrock]

I'm sorry if folks lost patience waiting for me to finish this up. My Dad got really sick in Nov and passed in Jan. So I've been a little busy trying to settle the estate.

No worries Bebe! I wished I could've helped with the Ron Davis radiator but I just couldn't make it work as it is my daily driver and I couldn't leave it down. Heck, my dealer is used to installing them and giving feedback to them - it would've worked perfectly if I had the time.

 

[bebe]

Yep - it's all your fault - it could have been to market much sooner if you had cooperated :giggle:

 

[alrock]

Yep - it's all your fault - it could have been to market much sooner if you had cooperated :giggle:

Ugh, I do think there's some truth in there (if not a LOT of truth)

 

[nj3talpha]

Any update?

 

[bosco]

hi Trailerpup.I'm new.just bought the RD radiator .it goes in tomorrow.My mechanic says electric fans are better especialy for low speed 4x4.Bill said not on this application.any word from any one who has done the electrics?I know on all my 350s they ran much cooler.

 

[ReconH3]

I never did the swap in my H3 but I did try an electric on my TJ. It caused nothing but problems, and it ran hotter. When I switched back to the OEM viscous fan, everything ran great. The only electric fans I will use, in my H3, are as heat extractors under the hood when I cut some vents. I would listen to what Ron has to say.


"Ex Umbris Venimus"

 

[bosco]

Thanks for the info Recon H3

I never did the swap in my H3 but I did try an electric on my TJ. It caused nothing but problems, and it ran hotter. When I switched back to the OEM viscous fan, everything ran great. The only electric fans I will use, in my H3, are as heat extractors under the hood when I cut some vents. I would listen to what Ron has to say.


"Ex Umbris Venimus"

 

[deserth3]

If you're going to do it. Pcmforless.com has a fan kit already made.

http://www.pcmofnc.com/index.php?option=com_aceshop&route=product/category&path=271_282&Itemid=106

 

[bebe]

I think it's been discussed before, but Bill is correct. The electric fans do not produce the CFM's a fan clutch can.