changing belts and hoses

[pattypape]

Dorn,

Check out John Finn's early 80's Fc restoration tips.
Lots of valvuable info including pictures
of the swing radiator, hoses, belts and
the troublesome 3208 pulley & oil cooler hoses.
http://www.pbase.com/image/24977457

Bill 88 FC Michigan

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape" wrote:
>
> Dorn,
>
> Swing radiators were popular in the early & mid 80's,
> many others were fabricated by owners and
> few Bird Dealers would make the change for about $1000.00,
> In the later 87,88,89 FC's the rad would swing to about 45 degrees,
> a really tight place to work and the coolant still
> had to be drained as the top hose must be disconnected.
> So I am in the minority with this opinion,
> but just remove the radiator and have it tested,
> it is only 8 more bolts. Every thing else is just screws,
> nuts, bolts and hose clamps. Better to put time
> and $$$ into the needed parts.
>
> Bill's 2 cents 88 FC Michigan
>
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Dorn Hetzel wrote:
> >
> > Anyone out there who's done this to their 70's FC and would be willing to
> > advise ?
> >
> > On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 5:42 PM, pattypape wrote:
> >
> > > Unless you have prior repair records,
> > > It may be wise to do the job yourself,
> > > Include removing the rad and have it flushed and tested,
> > > replace all belts, check the idler pulleys, remove the alternator
> > > and have it checked at a shop. Replace all questionable hoses including
the
> > > oil cooler hoses.
> > > This is major repair cost at a dealer.
> > > If you are going to keep the Bird ,
> > > It may be a good idea to learn how to open the front.
> > > There are procedures in the files of the forums.
> > > Maybe replace the thermostats.
> > >
> > > Bill 88 FC
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> > > Dorn Hetzel wrote:
> > > >
> > > > It looks like I will need to be replacing some belts on my 77FC35 fairly
> > > > soon.
> > > >
> > > > All are still working, but getting a bit loose.
> > > >
> > > > Do I understand correctly that getting to the belts on the 77FC35
> > > involves
> > > > removing the bumper, front panel and radiator ?
> > > >
> > > > If it's going to be a big job like that, I presume I will want to
replace
> > > > all belts and any hoses in that area while I have the radiator off.
> > > >
> > > > Can anyone who has done this task offer me some clues? If I were to pay
> > > > someone to do it, can anyone estimate what I should expect it to cost?
> > > >
> > > > Regards,
> > > >
> > > > Dorn Hetzel
> > > > 77FC35
> > > > Hogansville, GA
> > > >
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