Does radiator year matter for early or late front motor mount?

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Does radiator year matter for early or late front motor mount?

Post by ivaldes1 » Sun Nov 29, 2020 1:02 am

Hi all, does the kind of radiator or radiator trim matter for using a early or late front motor mount? Specifically 1916 style brass radiator with a late front motor mount?


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Re: Does radiator year matter for early or late front motor mount?

Post by Allan » Sun Nov 29, 2020 2:06 am

That should not be a problem. 1917 still had the old type front engine mount, and the new low radiator. The later high radiator fits the same way. The only snag I can think of is the high radiator with deep apron that has the hole to screw to the engine mount will have no place to go.

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Re: Does radiator year matter for early or late front motor mount?

Post by MWalker » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:28 am

The later mount should work with your brass radiator, but I'd hold out for an early-type mount because they're stronger.

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Re: Does radiator year matter for early or late front motor mount?

Post by Steve Jelf » Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:29 am

You see lots of parts salads for sale that have brass radiators over 21-27 spring clips. Fit is no problem. But I would go with the earlier clip as Mike says.
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Re: Does radiator year matter for early or late front motor mount?

Post by Dan Hatch » Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:46 am

I just posted one for sale. Dan


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Re: Does radiator year matter for early or late front motor mount?

Post by kmatt2 » Sun Nov 29, 2020 2:17 pm

Because you are using a 1926-27 frame I wouldn't worry about using the late front motor mount you already have. If it bothers you get a early mount, be sure to get the U bolts with it. Good U bolts with good threads are the hardest part to find but out there.


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Re: Does radiator year matter for early or late front motor mount?

Post by kmatt2 » Sun Nov 29, 2020 2:17 pm

Is your Y front mount part of the original T trailer ? If yes I would keep it, you have worked so hard on using other trailer parts.

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Re: Does radiator year matter for early or late front motor mount?

Post by Steve Jelf » Sun Nov 29, 2020 2:48 pm

Is your Y front mount part of the original T trailer?

I thought this was about a car. Why would anyone install a radiator on a trailer?
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Re: Does radiator year matter for early or late front motor mount?

Post by ivaldes1 » Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:13 pm

Brother Steve, It was a T then it was a hay wagon trailer now it is going to be a T again...
Steve Jelf wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 2:48 pm
Is your Y front mount part of the original T trailer?

I thought this was about a car. Why would anyone install a radiator on a trailer?

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Re: Does radiator year matter for early or late front motor mount?

Post by Steve Jelf » Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:42 pm

Excellent! It's always good to see a T resurrected. :)
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