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rust revival · 12-08-2020, 10:29 PM

Any one eles wonder why the walker 2" chopped 32 radiators top water openings are so small? I was possibly thinking about getting something made up to get back to stock size, anyone eles using one?
what did you do? Thanks

fordor41 · 12-08-2020, 10:55 PM

I'd contact Walker and see what's up. May be a mistake in assembly

GB SISSON · 12-08-2020, 11:54 PM

Exactly the same as my recent Walker aluminum rad. Top connections really small..... But when you think of cooling 239 cu in, perhaps more volume than a competitor's 235 six by a long shot.... ???

Aarongriffey · 12-08-2020, 11:58 PM

That is the same size the 8BA and 8RT thermostat housings are.
I’m going thru that right now.
I put a ‘53 Ford motor in a ‘46 Mercury. The fthermosts use 1 1/8” hoses, the radiator takes 1 3/4”.
I solved the problem by getting special thermostat housings from Bob Drake.
They are 1 3/4”.

GB SISSON · 12-09-2020, 12:03 PM

And my aluminum radiator is actually a champion, but 1 1/8" top hoses.

Tony, NY · 12-09-2020, 12:11 PM

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I have the same on my Walker. Had to put a sleeve in the hose to get down to that size. A piece of another smaller hose.

rich b · 12-09-2020, 02:43 PM

Oops; sorry wrong info for this application.

rust revival · 12-09-2020, 06:44 PM

Thanks for the reply everyone. Glad to see it's not just me thinking they are overly small

Krylon32 · 12-09-2020, 07:53 PM

When you order a Walker radiator for a flathead they usually ask if you are running early or late heads for the top inlets and they do 1 1/8th for late heads and 1 3/4 for early heads. Bottom outlets are always 1 3/4. I've ordered dozens of them for customers without problems

Tim Ayers · 12-10-2020, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krylon32

When you order a Walker radiator for a flathead they usually ask if you are running early or late heads for the top inlets and they do 1 1/8th for late heads and 1 3/4 for early heads. Bottom outlets are always 1 3/4. I've ordered dozens of them for customers without problems

This with me as well.

12-08-2020, 10:55 PM	#2
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,576	Re: Walker 32 radiator. Water neck openings why so small? I'd contact Walker and see what's up. May be a mistake in assembly

12-08-2020, 11:54 PM	#3
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 6,202	Re: Walker 32 radiator. Water neck openings why so small? Exactly the same as my recent Walker aluminum rad. Top connections really small..... But when you think of cooling 239 cu in, perhaps more volume than a competitor's 235 six by a long shot.... ??? __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

12-08-2020, 11:58 PM	#4
Aarongriffey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Hayward,CA Posts: 513	Re: Walker 32 radiator. Water neck openings why so small? That is the same size the 8BA and 8RT thermostat housings are. I’m going thru that right now. I put a ‘53 Ford motor in a ‘46 Mercury. The fthermosts use 1 1/8” hoses, the radiator takes 1 3/4”. I solved the problem by getting special thermostat housings from Bob Drake. They are 1 3/4”.

12-09-2020, 12:03 PM	#5
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 6,202	Re: Walker 32 radiator. Water neck openings why so small? And my aluminum radiator is actually a champion, but 1 1/8" top hoses. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

12-09-2020, 12:11 PM	#6
Tony, NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Capital of Corruption , NY Posts: 877	Re: Walker 32 radiator. Water neck openings why so small? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have the same on my Walker. Had to put a sleeve in the hose to get down to that size. A piece of another smaller hose.

12-09-2020, 02:43 PM	#7
rich b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,156	Re: Walker 32 radiator. Water neck openings why so small? Oops; sorry wrong info for this application. Last edited by rich b; 12-11-2020 at 10:52 AM. Reason: messed up

12-09-2020, 06:44 PM	#8
rust revival Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ontario Posts: 207	Re: Walker 32 radiator. Water neck openings why so small? Thanks for the reply everyone. Glad to see it's not just me thinking they are overly small

12-09-2020, 07:53 PM	#9
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,313	Re: Walker 32 radiator. Water neck openings why so small? When you order a Walker radiator for a flathead they usually ask if you are running early or late heads for the top inlets and they do 1 1/8th for late heads and 1 3/4 for early heads. Bottom outlets are always 1 3/4. I've ordered dozens of them for customers without problems Last edited by Krylon32; 12-09-2020 at 09:19 PM.