Alternate M35a2 radiator

I am wondering if anyone has successfully replaced a deuce radiator with one from a more common, commercial truck or bus. Has anybody here tried this ? Or ,have you ever seen a radiator in an other truck and thought "Hmm that might fit well in a deuce"? My main thought here is to find a less expensive replacement (new or used) for my trucks. One other question for all, has anyone ever fit a 5-ton radiator into a deuce?

me thinks a 5T rad is way too big. I have both trucks and I don't think it will work.

One more question, does a 5 ton with a multi-fuel have the same radiator as a 5 ton with a cummins ?

DH, I got a big radiator from a chevy c60. Want pics with measurements? If you think it will work, I can send it up.

One more question, does a 5 ton with a multi-fuel have the same radiator as a 5 ton with a cummins ?

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No, 809 series has a different radiator than the multi 5 tons.

bigger engine, more heat rejection.

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gimpyrobb said:

DH, I got a big radiator from a Chevy c60. Want pics with measurements? If you think it will work, I can send it up.

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Thanks for the offer Gimpy! I have a GMC 6000 here(same as a C60). I don't think it will fit but I guess I should at least measure it to compare (must wait until this tropical heat wave passes). I don't think it would do the deed though.

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clinto said:

One more question, does a 5 ton with a multi-fuel have the same radiator as a 5 ton with a cummins ?

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No, 809 series has a different radiator than the multi 5 tons.

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So, could the 5 ton multi-fuel radiator fit in to a deuce?(not like they are easily found). I do have one Deuce with an LDS and I might want to add some cooling capacity to that truck if it was easy. I may try to get a quote on a new aluminum radiator custom built!

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I'd check to see how many rows it has, if the tubes were similar size, same orientation. Then ask if you could use the core with the deuce top & bottom. I don't see why its such a stretch, but I am no radiator man either.

My ton M52's rad looks nothing like the one in my M35. The M52's is much larger.