M977 Radiator- Please

[Bowmanvolfire]

Hello Forum:

We were just given the bad news that the radiator on our M977 is bad. The radiator shop wants to fabricate a new core. Does anyone have ANY suggestion on leads for a replacement radiator, thoughts on the fabrication of a new core, or repair.

Any help is appreciated for this little VFD.

John
Chief, Bowman VFD

 

[NDT]

I would call every surplus dealer in the US before considering the expense of a fabricated core. Find the NSN and call everyone. Memphis Equip, Eastern Surplus, SECO Augusta, MTP Drivetrain, Sam Winer Motors, Napco, many more.

 

[Coffey1]

3k cost mine has small leak also but no way I am I paying 3k
I would start looking for a tractor radiator out a civi unit.

 

[Bowmanvolfire]

Thank you to NDT and Coffey1 for your responses. The radiator shop wants 2500-3000 to build a new core. We found a new one for 2375. What sort of tractor option are you thinking Coffey1?
Appreciate any further responses and suggestions.

John
Chief, BCVFD

 

[simp5782]

Call Ranchers Supply in Lamar, Co and see if they have any parts trucks. I know they have some junky looking HEMTTs there.

 

[simp5782]

You can also try 4 Season Radiator in Gallaway TN 877-385-1900 They do a lot of freightliner stuff. Doesn't hurt to blow some phones up for that cost.

 

[Coffey1]

I was thinking about getting the size and go hunting wrecked civi tractors

 

[simp5782]

You would think an old cab over 70s semi would be close to it.

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[Bowmanvolfire]

Simp5782 thanks for your reply and input. I have a call into Rancher's Supply and they are going to look around. One of my firemen is a mechanic for Freightliner and he sure didn't act like they would have anything...

 

[Coffey1]

At 3 k I would get as close as possible and mod fit it.
That's almost half of original cost of truck.

 

[simp5782]

Naw. This company builds freightliner radiators so them making one with a large core may be something they already have and dont have to make. Mem Equipment wont have it i know for sure. If they do it is worth more than the truck. I will look around here for a source

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[gimpyrobb]

I have access to some. PM me a phone number and I'll see if it will work. All I know is its for a hmmwv, I know nothing about the different model numbers.

 

[country]

If you send the NSN we may be able to assist

dave
www.easternsurplus.net

 

[98G]

Contact DrillerSurplus. He's a vendor on here and should be able to help you.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I have access to some. PM me a phone number and I'll see if it will work. All I know is its for a hmmwv, I know nothing about the different model numbers.

Should have known better, not a hmmwv. Derrr

Don't mind me, i can count to potato.

 

[Coffey1]

Yeah Gimp we be talking big boy lol.
The radiator is almost the size of Hmmvw lol.

 

[JDToumanian]

NOS for $2375? I'd call around for sure, but that isn't bad... especially if it was within range of in-person pickup instead of shipping, I'd jump on it.

Jon

 

[jjb]

I had mine repaired by a shop that does locomotive and big truck radiators. They had it for almost a month and charged me over $700. I thought that was too much at the time but it sure beats $2k+.

 

[Bowmanvolfire]

Thanks to everyone for their replies. The radiator shop that has our radiator now said the total will be $4K out the door and they said there can be no repair has to be a core. For a small VFD this is a break it price. The NSN we have is 2930011320978.

Again, we appreciate the help for sure.

John
BCVFD

 

[gimpyrobb]

Look up the nsn in the manual, if you have it in pdf on a pc it is easy to do. Contact someone that is familiar in gov surplus to fire depts. You should be able to get one from Uncle Sam.