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    Spectra CU850 radiator is a three core, not four :(

    The 7-1712-BL saddle groove at 3.75" is too long for the Spectra 850 radiator which is a bit over 3" wide on the ridge The 7-1711-BL saddle groove at 2.75" was a closer fit for the Spectra 850 radiator, and fit perfectly when lengthened to 3" with a rotary tool. The
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    Spectra CU850 radiator is a three core, not four :(

    Sorry for your issues, but amazing how timing works sometimes! Hardest issue on my replacement was getting correct isolators for the Spectra 850......it's not was wide at the ridges as the OEM.....so made a custom fit as described above. Otherwise, the Spectra 850 had all the correct fittings...
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    Spectra CU850 radiator is a three core, not four :(

    I used the Prothane 7-1711-BL isolators to re-install my Spectra B850 radiator......they were 2.75" long in the saddle groove underneath, and I used a rotary cutting tool to widen the saddle groove to 3" long to better fit the ridges on the Spectra radiator. The Prothane 7-1712-BL were too long...
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    Spectra CU850 radiator is a three core, not four :(

    No worries.....got the OEM flare nut to thread back in after carefully "cleaning" threads into another fitting and filing carefully between starter threads on the OEM flare nut......lesson learned = there can be no tension on the tubing when you thread the flare nut back in......I had probably...
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    Spectra CU850 radiator is a three core, not four :(

    Thanks for the tips.....think you're right that tubing is bent just enough off center that I can't get it to line up correctly and get the flare nut to thread in....really tough when it's the bottom line and you can't see it! Bought some flare nuts from Autozone yesterday and verified that...
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    Spectra CU850 radiator is a three core, not four :(

    Re-installed the new radiator today but had two issues: 1) For the life of me could not get the lower transmission cooler line to thread back in - nothing appears cross threaded on the transmission cooler line nut or the radiator fitting, but can not get the cooler line nut to thread back...
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    Spectra CU850 radiator is a three core, not four :(

    Mine had a couple "flexes" in those top and bottom runners as well.....don't think any big deal.
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    Spectra CU850 radiator is a three core, not four :(

    Yes it appears to be a direct replacement, maybe 1/2" shorter than the OEM radiator.......last photo shows why I'm replacing the radiator. Flushed the heater core and engine block today, will begin re-assembly when the prothane isolators arrive.
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    Spectra CU850 radiator is a three core, not four :(

    I ordered Spectra Premium B850 through Autozone as well, and argued for a discount since RockAuto had same radiator for $40 less.....got a 10% discount at Autozone so out the door with tax and 16 pack of assorted O-rings was $320.....can't beat a lifetime warranty and in person resolution of any...
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    Spectra CU850 radiator is a three core, not four :(

    I'm northwest of Laredo along the river......I don't bow hunt, but I'm down there scouting then for rifle season.....I bought my M1028 a couple months back thinking it would be a great rig for my 2 man high rack in back.
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    Spectra CU850 radiator is a three core, not four :(

    I've not driven the truck enough to know if it would overheat.......radiator was not leaking.....but when I pulled the hoses I could see all kinds of gunk on the tubes.......some of it flaked off, some of it looks like goo that washes off if you get pressure enough on it.....but bottom line, if...
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    Spectra CU850 radiator is a three core, not four :(

    Looks like $325 + tax in Houston......
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    Spectra CU850 radiator is a three core, not four :(

    Well, I didn't want to replace my radiator but guess I will......had hoses off for replacement and was flushing with water at moderate pressure and was truly shocked at the amount of gunk on the the tube openings inside the radiator.....I flushed and flushed and the tubes at the top of the...
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