CMP Rad???

Brad Mills · #1 30-10-10, 21:12

Came across this rad, is it for a CMP? I know its for a Ford...

RichardT10829 · #2 30-10-10, 22:07

not sure but the rad from my carrier has the same style cap on it, perhaps a ford truck ? or ford pilot perhaps ? i dont know if the military ever used that style of cap on the rads so i myself am interested in this query now

Keith Webb · #3 31-10-10, 00:07

It certainly has the elements you need for a CMP such as the straight lower outlets, one of the correct looking drain plugs. It also looks like one of the thicker cores.

Lynn Eades · #4 31-10-10, 06:25

Yes it is a "tropical" rad. That part number should clinch it. (Its not a carrier rad)

RichardT10829 · #5 31-10-10, 10:17

tis the same as mine Lynn. will it be ok in a carrier ? we all know how hot those things get !

ron · #6 31-10-10, 10:56

Hi richard the outlets at thr bottom of the radiator for a carrier are different, it could be used in a carrier, at one time I had quite a few of the carrier outlets N O S ones at one time but I have used them up,but there should be some still around, I used to drop off the radiator to get it cleaned at a radiator shop and get the carrier bottom outlets fitted and I have never had any trouble with over heating, we are of course talking of the tropical radiator
Regards Ron.
Talking of radiators does anyone have a source in Aust for the carrier radiator schrouds
Regards Ron

Lynn Eades · #7 31-10-10, 11:29

The worst feature is the bottom spigots are lower than they should be. If you plan to top and tail it to clean it out, find another bottom tank, with the right ones. You will have to cut the side plates, to fit your engine covers and frame. Top spigots are easy. Cap needs to be in the middle, or access will be a problem. It is important to seal it up well, to stop the air washing back around. Not fitting all the shrouds, and seals is one of the big causes of overheating in rebuilt carriers.( My opinion)
Ron. The bottom spigots on Brit /Canadian carriers are straight out the back(high) of the bottom tank, and as you know, the Aust carrier one is the one that comes off the bottom corner(medium). Other Fords have them come from the bottom, and do a 90 degree to the rear. (low)

Brad Mills · #8 31-10-10, 21:03

Lynn,

What do you mean by Tropical? Is there a standard CMP Rad or did they all end up like this one near the end of production? Does it have extra cooling capacity?

Lynn Eades · #9 31-10-10, 21:21

In your fourth picture. The front of the radiator has extra tubes, that dont go the full width of the rest of the core. I think all the larger trucks would have been fitted with this core. I don't know much about CMP trucks.
The aussie Carriers were fitted with these. I guess intended location had a bit to do with what was fitted. I don't know if "tropical' is an official term, but thats what they are called here.

ron · #10 01-11-10, 02:06

Good morning , Lynn thanks for the reply, I agree with all you have said regarding over heating, Regards Ron

Lynn Eades · #11 02-11-10, 11:02

Heres some pics. The side plate not pictured has a slot in it for the engine cover frame. the idea being that when the rad is turned in the frame it can be lifted out.

RichardT10829 · #12 02-11-10, 11:25

Ahh right i see, cheers for posting them up Lynn.

ron · #13 14-11-10, 04:37

Does any aust member have a couple of ford blitz radiator shrouds for sale?? if so please let me know, thanks in advance Regards Ron