MCI Radiator Mount

jav9956 · August 21, 2016, 08:40:41 AM

Jason- Do you also have the Jakes still? Do you know if the ones you have would work on a 6V92? Also, if you I were to pay UPS or FedEx to pack and ship would you be fine with $600? I am not sure if you know of a cheaper option but I have used both carriers to ship windows, heater core, condenser fans, and heater blower assembly. They guarantee it if they pack it and I don't think the radiator would cost much being it is relatively small.

jmblake · August 21, 2016, 12:35:32 PM

I'am in western PA, I don't know how much shipping would be but it is fairly heavy. If you pay them to pack it I would do $600, do you just take it to a local fedex or ups drop off? I have them fairly close but if I would have to take it to a distribution center then I would need a little more $ since the nearest one would be a least a hour drive.
As far as the jakes I still have them but I'm not sure if they would fit, probably have to ask Cliff that one

Jason

jav9956 · August 21, 2016, 03:53:20 PM

Jason, I am going to PM you for some more information.

I wasn't able to grab any extra pictures today but will take some Thursday to get some more opinions.

86102A3 · August 21, 2016, 04:21:19 PM

My radiators are just starting to deteriorate along the bottom on the back and I am not going to take any chances. Right now I am not driving the bus anywhere far for fear of overheating. Radiators are a whole lot less than an engine, and a Detroit will overheat in a hurry. The missing fins on your radiator are there for several reasons. They provide mechanical support to the tubes, and they distribute heat to be dissipated. I know it sounds strange but all those fins provide support to the tubes, ensuring that the tubes do not split. Now that the fins are gone, the tubes have no support, on top of the fact that most likely the tubes are also corroded and are more susceptible to splitting. The missing fins are now going to create a hot spot in the tube where it is no longer dissipating heat, which in turn puts more pressure on the tubes and we are back to only a matter of time till the tube splits. So as the others have suggested, I would have those radiators fixed if you plan on driving it.

Jeff LoGiudice
1986 TMC 102A3
Silver 6V92TA
Allison 740

luvrbus · August 21, 2016, 05:43:38 PM

Jason if the Jake Brake housing have 71/92 stamped on it they will work for him,he will need the oil bolts from your engine

jmblake · August 21, 2016, 06:32:10 PM

They do have 71/92 stamped on them, what all pieces would he need? and what would a fair price be?

luvrbus · August 21, 2016, 06:39:24 PM

He will need 92 valve bridges,the 71's bridges won't work all the rest of the parts are the same

jav9956 · August 22, 2016, 12:47:29 AM

How much and where would I be able to get the valve bridges? I was thinking of getting this set after verifying that it would work out on my engine (I am assuming the 8V92 and the 6V92 are the same, just two more sets of jakes): http://www.ebay.com/itm/Detroit-Diesel-8v92-Series-Jake-Brake-ONLY-complete-system-24-volts-/121906876416?hash=item1c62375000:g:XtYAAOSwKtVW0N9d&vxp=mtr

I don't know if the above link is a great price or not so just as Jason asked, what would be a mutually fair price?

I hear you Jeff, I am definitely going to replace it. As far as I can see the radiator on the other side has all fins intact and looks to be in good condition. I will picture it this week.

luvrbus · August 22, 2016, 06:46:08 AM

Any set you buy off Ebay 95% of the time you need to rebuild before installing but that is not a bad price

jav9956 · August 22, 2016, 07:25:43 AM

Hi Cliff,

Do you know where I would be able to get the 92 bridges from and how much do you think those would run?

luvrbus · August 22, 2016, 07:31:48 AM

Quote from: jav9956 on August 22, 2016, 07:25:43 AM
Hi Cliff,

Do you know where I would be able to get the 92 bridges from and how much do you think those would run?

If you buy Jason's I'll swap you the 92 bridges for the 71 bridges and pay the shipping

eagle19952 · August 22, 2016, 07:37:45 AM

Quote from: luvrbus on August 22, 2016, 07:31:48 AM

If you buy Jason's I'll swap you the 92 bridges for the 71 bridges and pay the shipping

What a guy !!

luvrbus · August 22, 2016, 07:47:33 AM

Quote from: eagle19952 on August 22, 2016, 07:37:45 AM
What a guy !!

no just the 71 bridges are becoming hard to find,Delaney had 2 buckets full 71 bridges and sold them for scrap

thomasinnv · August 22, 2016, 07:50:01 AM

Hey Cliff inquiring minds want to know...if the 71/92 bridges work on either engine, then what is the advantage to having the 71 only bridges?

eagle19952 · August 22, 2016, 07:58:24 AM

Quote from: thomasinnv on August 22, 2016, 07:50:01 AM
Hey Cliff inquiring minds want to know...if the 71/92 bridges work on either engine, then what is the advantage to having the 71 only bridges?

only the slaves and drones will work on either engine..the bridges are specific..were that not the case..the heads would be interchangeable..