Super C radiator pad

tntleake · Oct 25, 2011

How thick should the pad be under the radiator on the support.
Would a couple layers of old tire intertube be enough.
It has 3/8 thick pads in there now.

Janicholson · Oct 25, 2011

The pads can be made from sidewall from a tire. 5/16 to 3/8 seems correct. If not fiber reinforced it will squish out and allow the rad to wear through. Jim

souNdguy · Oct 25, 2011

i've use a double piece of old leather belt before.

GordoSD · Oct 25, 2011

Send me the dimensions, shape. And you address private. Email is open. I have a section of conveyor belt that is perfect for radiator pads. And a band saw to cut them. Just pay the postage, and $1 handling.

Gordo

Bill Hires · Oct 26, 2011

I have some I have made out of thick rubber that I have used for numerous radiators. Give me your mailing address and I will mail some to you.

Tom Fleming · Oct 26, 2011

conveyor belting is the best material. Total thickness is not critical, as long as you have enough bolt length left to get a full nut on it. Jim is right that if you use a non-reinforced rubber only pad, it will crush too much (or has the potential to, rubber comes in different compositions, some are harder than others).

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