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Engine cooling?
Hi, I have a Mk1 van that has a 1600 fitted with a 1300 radiator and when its warmer it gets a bit hot. I need to change it but don't know what to. I want to keep a old school look so no alloy radiators. The 1600 will be a warmed up GT spec engine and need a radiator that will cope.
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Re: Engine cooling?
2015/08/03 16:17:22
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I`d go with a 2 litre radiator if you can find one and then try to work out some hoses for it. Should give you plenty of cooling
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Re: Engine cooling?
2015/08/03 19:54:15
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If you can find a Cortina mk2 radiator go with that , it bolts in directly and has a large top tank. . Also looks trick! I had one in my mk2 for many yrs and high powered pinto's without a problem , also fit a thermo fan if not done already. .
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Re: Engine cooling?
2015/08/03 20:00:47
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I was going to say i think there's a Cortina rad which is the one to get (wasn't sure of the model).. Marty beat me too it! 
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Re: Engine cooling?
2015/08/03 20:06:58
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Just be careful with the old cortina and escort twin cam radiators. Yes they have big tanks but very low FPI (fins per inch) which plays a big part in cooling efficiency
post edited by ratta tat tat - 2015/08/04 22:48:52
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Re: Engine cooling?
2015/08/03 20:58:07
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So I need a Mk2 Cortina radiator with a fine core.
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Re: Engine cooling?
2015/08/04 18:34:22
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I think they're all low FPI as standard so I'd be looking for a recored one. Or cut & weld the box section underneath to fit a 2L rad but I really don't think that would be necessary. Have you had your 1300 rad cleaned out? I ran one with a 1600 in Qld for a couple of years with no overheating.
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Re: Engine cooling?
2015/08/04 19:20:53
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No I haven't had it cleaned, it is a coarse core.
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Re: Engine cooling?
2015/08/05 11:55:34
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Could also consider a mk2 escort ghia one which I believe has more cooling fins but some loss of capacity due to transmission cooler in bottom tank.
If you are running the standard engine fan is there a shroud fitted?
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Re: Engine cooling?
2015/08/05 12:19:43
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At the moment a engine fan but that will change later. Is there any issues with the bonnet line on a Mk1.
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Re: Engine cooling?
2015/08/05 22:57:37
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SFE
If you are running the standard engine fan is there a shroud fitted?
SFE
Great question. A fan shroud and top tank shroud will make a huge difference
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Re: Engine cooling?
2015/08/06 16:32:31
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retro666
At the moment a engine fan but that will change later. Is there any issues with the bonnet line on a Mk1.
Not if the Cortina rad is mounted Using its orig holes. .. Tho i may have drilled new mount holes higher to lower the rad in my mk2 escort. It does come close (within an inch gap) .. all good !
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Re: Engine cooling?
2015/08/07 07:19:02
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SFE
Could also consider a mk2 escort ghia one which I believe has more cooling fins but some loss of capacity due to transmission cooler in bottom tank.
If you are running the standard engine fan is there a shroud fitted?
SFE
All two litre radiators from Ford have the auto lines present.
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Re: Engine cooling?
2015/08/07 10:48:11
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JVC063, I've owned my 2lt escort from new in 1979 and it didn't!!!
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Re: Engine cooling?
2015/08/07 21:39:05
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A 1600 with the mounting bars Reversed is a 2Litre Rad. Also Add the Rad./Fan shroud.!!
For high performance, get your Rad. guy to put in a Triple Core when Reversing the mounting bars.!!
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