88 FC swing rad NOT???

[birdshill123]

David and others: Than you for the replies. The 87 to 89 FC's are a
different breed. The swing rad opens just enough to change belts and
rip your hands to shreds. My problem is it wont open enough. I got it
open 6 inches. Now I am thinking maybe it is the top rad hose that is
holding it closed. Tomorrow a.m. I am going to remove the air to air
cooler tube and hose on the LH side. Then MAYBE I can undo the top rad
hose. If not I will cut that baby ( silicone hose!!) From what little I
can see it appears to be about a 8 inch hose with a metal elbow and
then more hose. That would not allow much movement. Anyone who would
tackle a roadside repair involving swinging the rad is crazy. I
undertsand the 86 and older units are much easier.

Bruce

1988FC35