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Offline Craig R

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Radiator part numbers
« on: November 13, 2023, 08:02:29 PM »
I'm trying to learn the part numbers for the range of radiators factory-installed in MCI MC5c buses. I have recently learned - I think - that the MC9 radiator with eight rows of tubes is PN 6G-1-9 and the MC9 radiator with six rows of tubes is PN 6R-1-28; I am looking for a similar PN for an MC5c radiator. Can anybody help me with this?

Offline Craig R

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Re: Radiator part numbers
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2023, 07:51:55 AM »
The folks from Diesel Radiator have suggested the numbers "6G-1-93" & "6K-1-5D"; however I have not gotten dimensions yet.

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Re: Radiator part numbers
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2023, 04:58:55 PM »
Where is Diesel Radiator located?...
MCI 102C3 8V92, Allison HT740
Formally MCI5A 8V71 Allison MT643
Brandon has really got it going!

Offline usbusin

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Re: Radiator part numbers
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2023, 08:51:05 PM »
Gary D

USBUSIN was our 1960 PD4104 for 16 years (150,000 miles)
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Offline Craig R

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Re: Radiator part numbers
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2023, 11:08:23 PM »
I believe that that is them.
Now, if I could just get the information I was seeking !
Oh, yeah, to answer the previous inquiry, they're in the Chicago area.

Offline lvmci

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Re: Radiator part numbers
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2023, 06:34:54 PM »
Definitely do research on Chicago radiator companies, look at their reviews
 
MCI 102C3 8V92, Allison HT740
Formally MCI5A 8V71 Allison MT643
Brandon has really got it going!

Offline Craig R

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Re: Radiator part numbers
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2023, 08:49:33 PM »
Thank you for the cautionary insight; I'll steer clear of Chicago Radiator.
However, What I'm after are the part numbers !!!!
I need a part number in order to identify the correct item ... then I can buy it from somebody other than Chicago Radiator.

Offline Tom Y

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Re: Radiator part numbers
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2023, 04:03:07 PM »
My 5C parts manual  dated "77"     6F-1-4   left & Right are the same.
Tom Yaegle

Offline Bill Gerrie

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Re: Radiator part numbers
« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2023, 06:12:59 PM »
Take one into a reputable rad outfit and they can set you up probably a lot cheaper then original. For maximum cooling specify dimpled tubes. 30% more cooling.

Offline Craig R

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Re: Radiator part numbers
« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2023, 09:27:22 PM »
Thanks Guys !

 

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