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This is a discussion on radiators within the Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979] forums, part of the Thunderbird Model Years category; My radiator just took a dump. great. :( I guess I'll have to find a new one, but I'll ask ...

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My radiator just took a dump. great. :( I guess I'll have to find a new one, but I'll ask you guys about something first. Are all bird radiators the same in these years? And, before I go out and buy myself a new radiator, will the 400M radiator work when I drop the 460 in? If not, what radiator and hoses will it take for the 460 to go in? Thanks.

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there is still an active modine number for the 4 core HD radiator, although i dont remember what it is. i ended up using a 31 X 19 Griffin and it works GREAT.
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Hey guys,
I ended up using the modine 4 core radiator, Advance Auto parts carries them for $129.95. It was a long story. I dropped our radiator in bumped the radiator into the positive side of the battery, and I fried my battery. I began driving it home last night at 9:00, I died in a town 10 miles away, and a few buddies brought me another used battery from my shop. It died on me a few miles away from my apartment, and I ended up driving with no lights through town. I guess it's time for a new Optima battery.... but the radiator works great!

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