mc9 radiators

[pete36330]

Anybody have 2 good radiators to fit an 82 mc9 ?,,with a 6v92 /740 trans ,,or info on where can I get new cores or have mine rebuilt ,,,thanks pete

[mike802]

I got mine from General Radiator Industries in Chicago  1800-336-2444  I think I payed about 550.00 each.  You can rebuild them yourself if you are the type of guy to take on a project like this and it is a project.  I recorded my son and I recoring ours in several videos if you would like to see just what you are up against.  starting here  How to remove MCI MC9 radiators  my bus has the 8v71 with manual 5 speed.

[jmblake]

Pete
I replaced mine last winter, I think it was the same place mike got his, but I got the complete radiators plus I got the bigger ones with more cores incase I would stick a bigger engine in. For the 2 of them was around $1800.00 that included shipping. Good Luck Jason

[robertglines1]

Might ck with local tour coach operator .  Sometimes they buy in quanity or have left overs.  I was lucky when I needed rad for my past Mci.   Bob

[pete36330]

Thanks for the video ,,and everyones advice ,,,gonna start on them mon morning ,,I also got new blower housings,any advice on the best paint to use ??,Pete

[TomC]

I know pink board is cheaper, but sprayed insulation is MUCH better.  After stripping down to the frame, I welded a couple of cracks above each door (transit) from years of openings and closings.  Then wire brushed the entire inside, then sprayed with Rustoleum brown primer.  Then installed 1x2 fir strips going longetudily to have something to screw into.  Above the kitchen and where I was to install overhead cabinets I used 1x3 ash strips for better strength.  After all the strips were installed, I had the insulation sprayed in-course in 1994, the spray insulation was much more roudy in smell then it is now (also stuck better).  Then it was a nasty, nasty job.  Now it's just a nasty job, smells alot less, but requires special equipment (there are 2 part tanks you can buy to do it yourself, but still requires grinding down to the surface of the fir strips-very messy).  Now I have 2.25" of foam insulation with no metal exposed.  With heating and air conditioning, makes for an enjoyable ride.  I can keep the bus cool in up to 108 degree weather (highest I've been in) driving down the road with just two roof airs running.  Good Luck, TomC

[mike802]

Pete: If you go to the you tube channel  youtube.com/user/serama555  we have several videos of removing and recoring these radiators.  I hope the info is helpful.