F60L Cab 12 truck

[Shane]

Thought i was getting so close,motor almost done just need to pop in the radiator and all is well............
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However there is so much play in the steering box it had to be removed(thought it could be fixed but apparently once she has been wore down its no good.
So the next option was take the steering out of the second cab 12. Could not believe the effort that had to go into get the bloody thing out, six hours later still no cigar. On Monday the welder will be used to cut off four bolts that will not be moved any other way.
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The steering wheel is in great condition, however was another challenge, she didnt want to let go.
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Still loving the restoration and meeting or talking to people on the phone who share are great addiction.

[Shane]

Hi all.

Have had a few things go wrong with the motor and would really like some feedback. I filled up the radiator and have seen leaks coming from the water pump and also top of the sump Firstly i have been told that the seal in the water pump is no good, is this easy to fix and where do i get a new seal from? Then the next problem i have been told is due to welsh plugs not being done, so are they hard to find? Im happy to buy if anyone has any. Now for the radiator mount...

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Uncle Neil and i made up these brackets to fit in a radiator from a cab 13 but have since been told that it is too rigid and would cause damage to the radiator. Any thoughts? Would really appreciate photos on the original radiator set up so i could copy it.

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Here are photos of the second cab 12 (is this a Chev radiator?) And is this the correct set up? Do the hoses support the top of the radiator? Anyway lads really need some constructive feedback. Cheers Shane

[Howard]

G'Day Shane,
Yep the radiator is headed for trouble being rigid mounted like that IMHO. The cab flexes a lot over uneven ground, enough to pop doors open, and I think original mounting would be best.
The radiator sits on two rubber mounts at the base.
At the top there should be a steel rod running behind the radiator from one side to the other and through the radiator shroud. Mounting holes for the rod indicated on your photo here:-
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I don't have any pics on file, so unless someone else chimes in, I'll take some tomorrow.
H
By the way, I have seen quite a few where the radiator top is supported by the radiator hoses alone. Seems to work OK.
And, no, it's not a Chev radiator, Chev's don't have two inlets & outlets. There are different Blitz radiators (standard vs tropical) as well as Ford Civilian truck being slightly different. I also reckon there is a difference in cab12 vs cab13, despite being told the contrary by more senior enthusiasts... one of these days I will prove my point! (Or be embarrassingly proven wrong!)