radiator ford 5000

[poorhunter]

I put a big hole in my radiator not fixable. It has a small radiator looking thing on the front of it with two small hoses to it. Is this an oil cooler? The parts page say the oil cooler is on the engine side, but this is on the front. Any of you guys happen to have both for sale?

 

[Billy NY]

The radiator could be re-cored, if the upper and lower tanks are ok, and you do want to make sure its the same as oem to perform correctly. Note how many cores the original is and match that. There seems to be issues with new manufacture. I am assuming you have an oil cooler on this model too, location, maybe it was altered at one point or the location was changed etc.

 

[Fordfarmer]

I agree with Billy NY - have your old radiator recored, if possible.
My 7000 and 7600 both have their oil coolers in front of the radiator...and as far as I know, that's where the one on your 5000 should be.

 

[poorhunter]

I don't think my radiator is repairable. I was clearing some tree tops and a log kicked up and crushed it right smack in the middle of the radiator hitting the oil cooler too. I live in middle tennessee if anyone around these parts has one I'd be willing to come get it. New ones are 350.

 

[Billy NY]

That would be the core, did the impact deform either of the tanks, even then, given what they are made of, its worth a shot. New ones do have problems with fit, quality and performance. Can you post any photos of it ?

 

[Fordfarmer]

It might be worth looking at Jeg's website (or another automotive performance company) for an oil cooler. There are lots of sizes available...just pick one that's close... oil cooler size/shape isn't too critical.
As to the radiator, if the tanks aren't usable, and you don't want to buy new, maybe try link_disallowed or allstatesagparts.com. They should have some available, and will UPS it to you.

 

[Fordfarmer]

I think it's more the pre-'65 models that have quality/fit issues. (made in China) I think radiators for the '65-up models are made in Ireland or some place like that, and are good quality.

 

[Billy NY]

There has been negative comments about those in thousand series too, I've heard it from 2 local and reputable tractor shops as well, to be careful with aftermarket radiators. In any event good to know these things before one makes a purchase, so at least you get what you pay for in a correctly done re-core or an equivalent aftermarket product.

Remember when Larry@stinescorner, posted about his post '65 2000, he had his re-cored based on opinions given here, and boy did that thread incite some poor behavior, not sure if it was deleted.

 

[RodinNS]

I would be inclined to recore the rad unless the tanks are smashed. Then I guess you're pretty well stuck going with new and probably aftermarket...
The cooler in front of the rad is probably a hydraulic cooler... I'm assuming the tractor has dual power? The sizing on that isn't too critical as long as it fits and can withstand 30-60 psi working pressure..

Rod

 

[Sean in PA]

There was never an engine oil cooler offered from the factory on the 5000 that I am aware of. The S-O-S transmission and dual power transmission both had oil coolers, but they both used an isolated core that was integrated inside of the main radiator, and the oil line connections were on the rear (engine side) of the radiator at the bottom tank.

 

[poorhunter]

Got home and looked at radiator again. The small radiator goes to the transmission...transmission oil cooler not engine oil cooler. It's a SOS.

 

[Ultradog MN]

I'm pretty sure the 5000s used the same radiator as the 2/3/4000s.
So if you want to expand your search for a used one you can look for one of those.

 

[RickB]

I'll buck the trend. Buy a Clancy radiator from an A&I dealer. They fit and work. Probably a bunch less than a recore even if you can recore yours.

 

[sunbeam]

All states ag has them for less than $200