Tree Guy playing mechanic

[TyKego]

Hey folks. In advance, I appreciate any help one can give me. Also in advance, I apologize for being completely ignorant compared to (likely) 99% of you when it comes to motors.

I purchased a wood chipper recently. I'm trying ro find a radiator that will work for it. I believe it is a 300 Ford IL 6... but possibly an industrial use version of the motor... maybe? That's what the mechanic I took it to said. The numbers on the block read... E7TE 6015 D8. I understand the first numbers mean 1987 (I think). Is there anything anyone else can bring me up to speed on about this, and how I can go about finding a radiator that can sufficiently cool my chipper? I purchased it without one, so I have no reference point to go off. On the plus side, it's super clean looking!

Thank you!!

 

[simas]

If you cannot find a radiator from the chipper manufacturer, your best bet will be to hunt down a radiator manufacturer that has a nice pdf of all their products. They should sort by dimensions, style, and inlet/outlet size. More than likely you will find something the same or within an inch or so.

 

[TyKego]

I picked up the chipper for only $1200. It's a super old "Asplundh" model whisper chipper. Just a ton of new parts. I believe that very little on it is still original. The motor, I believe, is a crate motor. I'm not even sure what exactly came standard on it, lol. I have it at a garage now for them to work on it. They said the rad I picked up for it was slightly too large and that it would be better for me to find something else, rather than paying the labor costs on fabrication to make things fit? I'll keep investigating. Thanks for the response!

 

[Frank]

Hey folks. In advance, I appreciate any help one can give me. Also in advance, I apologize for being completely ignorant compared to (likely) 99% of you when it comes to motors.

I purchased a wood chipper recently. I'm trying ro find a radiator that will work for it. I believe it is a 300 Ford IL 6... but possibly an industrial use version of the motor... maybe? That's what the mechanic I took it to said. The numbers on the block read... E7TE 6015 D8. I understand the first numbers mean 1987 (I think). Is there anything anyone else can bring me up to speed on about this, and how I can go about finding a radiator that can sufficiently cool my chipper? I purchased it without one, so I have no reference point to go off. On the plus side, it's super clean looking!

Thank you!!

Take measurements and buy a generic one that will fit, or require only minor mods. There are many sizes to choose from at Summit and many other online sites.

Your engine is an '87 model 300. It is the same internally as the truck engine.

 

[TyKego]

Thank you! I'm trying to find something.

 

[drag-200stang]

I have a Pro Mark chipper, 14''x14'' throat opening, with a 4 cylinder Ford diesel engine. The radiator is not large and the engine never gets too hot.
I think is is because of the more open engine bay and it is not under full constant load. But you may be a better man than me.
Just get one that fits the space the best you can, also use a shroud. The hydraulic oil cooler is in front of the radiator on mine.
I bough it for 2000 dollars from the City I worked for, they said I was stupid , what does an electrician need that for? 8 years later the emerald ash borer killed hundreds trees on my property. Cut the ones by house and barn/ shop first. Ran them all through the chipper for nice trails though the woods, chips for the flower beds and mulch for new trees.
Sorry for the slight derail.

 

[Frank]

Thank you! I'm trying to find something.

You will. It would be wise to change the thermostat and possibly the hoses at the same time. Use a 160* or at most a 180* thermostat.

 

[TyKego]

You will. It would be wise to change the thermostat and possibly the hoses at the same time. Use a 160* or at most a 180* thermostat.

Thanks. I have it at a shop. Trying to get the parts so as to not have to pay a fortune for them doing that lol

 

[Frank]

Thanks. I have it at a shop. Trying to get the parts so as to not have to pay a fortune for them doing that lol

Ty, if you're not practiced at changing thermostats, etc we're glad to walk you thru it. However, we're in the wrong section of the forum. This is the for sale area, and we're not supposed to be posting here.
Begin a thread here. You'll get more traffic too. . . It's ok for a shop to do it, but these maintenance things are not difficult. It's less expensive and much more rewarding to DIY.

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