13-1
RADIATOR SUPPORT AND
MOUNTING
PARTS
GENERATOR
DESCRIPTION
All
models are equipped with cross-flow radiators,
which
provide horizontal coolant flow
for
improved
cooling characteristics. For specifications and us-
age, refer
to the
radiator charts
In
section 6A.
Pontiac
and
Tempest radiators are supported by-
insulated cradle type brackets (Fig.
13-1),
which
retain
both
the
lower and upper radiator tanks. The
two upper cradles are attached
to
the bottomside of
the upper panel mounting assembly (Figs.
13-2
and
3)
which, in
turn,
is
fastened to the front end support
and
baffle assembly.
The
Firebird
radiator
is
attached
by
cap screws
to
the
radiator support. The fan shroud
on
all
V-
8
models
is
mounted
in
two bottom
slots
and secured
at
the top by one center bolt.
Fig.
13-1
Lower
Cradle
Bracket
and
Insulator
RADIATOR—REMOVAL
AND
REPLACEMENT
PONTIAC
AND
TEMPEST
REMOVAL
1.
Disconnect positive battery cable.
2.
Open
drain
cock at bottom
of
radiator and
drain
radiator
and
cylinder block. Remove filler cap
so
coolant
will
flow freely.
NOTE:
To save coolant, remove radiator overflow
hose
and connect to
drain
cock.
3.
Loosen
hose
clamps and disconnect upper and
lower radiator
hoses
at
radiator inlet and outlet
pipes.
4.
On cars equipped with V-8
engines
and auto-
matic
transmissions, disconnect and plug the trans-
mission cooler lines.
5.
Remove upper panel mounting assembly by re-
moving attaching screws.
NOTE:
The
upper portion
of
radiator
is
held
in
place
by
cradle
type brackets attached
to
bottom
side
of
upper panel mounting assembly
(Figs.
13-2
and
3).
Fig.
13-2
Pontiac
Support
and
Baffle
Assembly
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