M1009 Radiator pull

[airbornebandsman]

I need to take the radiator out of my M1009 to get a hole plugged. Anything special I need to know about pulling it? (done it on a duece and a honda but this looks a little different) Thanks

 

[CUCVFAN]

Not much. Drain it, disconnect hoses and cooler lines (oil and tranny) and unbolt the top brackets and push the fan shroud back and lift it up out of there. Pretty straightforward.

 

[jj]

But be Aware that it is a fairly heavy piece. Get a helper or stand on a ladder to get a better angle on the lift. It is heavy and awkward!

 

[CCATLETT1984]

take the fan off the front of the engine, makes it much easier.

 

[CUCVFAN]

Personally, I don't think that's really worth the effort. Once you unbolt the shround and move it back, there's plenty of clearance to get the radiator up and out without screwing with the fan.