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Old 11-26-2011, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by LodiWino View Post
I have had the motor in and out of ERA 773 for mock up enough times times to do it blind folded. Every time I have been pulling the radiator.

Today when I was pulling the motor (427 with TKO600 transmission attached), it looked like there is enough clearance to leave the radiator in place.

What are you guys doing when pulling the motor? Leaving the radiator in place would save a lot of time and mess!
I've never had to remove the radiator when pulling or installing the motor in my Cobras.....The radiator is set so far forward of the front X member that removing it is a non issue.


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