CJ 350 motor radiator with 258 - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

kab5437 · 09-25-2006, 12:26 PM

i can get a good quality cj7 radiator that is to be used with a 350 conversion, but im using it instead with the 258. will this work, are the input and output pipes on the radiator in the same place, or do i need to get special hoses

CJim7 · 09-25-2006, 04:13 PM

I "think" the radiator ports are on different sides....not sure. If so, you can use that flex-hose and get creative with some necking material. The only problem i see is the upper hose comes out of the thermo houseing pretty dang close to the belts. you're going to want to pay special attention to that.

80cj-5 · 09-25-2006, 08:29 PM

Yepp, they are on different sides, CJim7 is right about the flex hose but make sure you attach it away from the fan and belts.

09-25-2006, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
kab5437 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 74950 Location: San Marino, Ca Posts: 402	CJ 350 motor radiator with 258 i can get a good quality cj7 radiator that is to be used with a 350 conversion, but im using it instead with the 258. will this work, are the input and output pipes on the radiator in the same place, or do i need to get special hoses

09-25-2006, 04:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
CJim7 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72257 Location: IdaHo Posts: 1,325	I "think" the radiator ports are on different sides....not sure. If so, you can use that flex-hose and get creative with some necking material. The only problem i see is the upper hose comes out of the thermo houseing pretty dang close to the belts. you're going to want to pay special attention to that. __________________ I drive the fastest barbecue on 4 wheels...

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09-25-2006, 08:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
80cj-5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Member # 79320 Location: St.C Ohio Posts: 54	Yepp, they are on different sides, CJim7 is right about the flex hose but make sure you attach it away from the fan and belts.