Branson 3520 radiator

[Crosscreekblackberryfarm]

Been needing a radiator for my Branson 3520, not wanting to pay $1000 dollars for it from dealer, wondering if anyone might know where I could find a used one or aftermarket one. I have found a few aftermarket radiators that look to fit but does not have the 3/8 line at bottom that goes to engine block. Any help is much appreciated
David

 

[Mike1955]

Been needing a radiator for my Branson 3520, not wanting to pay $1000 dollars for it from dealer, wondering if anyone might know where I could find a used one or aftermarket one. I have found a few aftermarket radiators that look to fit but does not have the 3/8 line at bottom that goes to engine block. Any help is much appreciated
David

Wish I could help. I been there.

 

[Crosscreekblackberryfarm]

Just wondering if the 3/8 line to block can be eliminated? Plenty of aftermarket radiators out there but none have I found with this on it.

 

[LouNY]

Have you priced getting a custom built radiator?

 

[Mike1955]

Just wondering if the 3/8 line to block can be eliminated? Plenty of aftermarket radiators out there but none have I found with this on it.

Sir it most likely serves a purpose. You can try and see where it goes and make a judgement call. Could someone solder a fitting like that in the new one?

 

[HawkinsHollow]

This post makes me want to beef up my grill guard on the front of my tractor.

 

[Crosscreekblackberryfarm]

Have you priced getting a custom built radiator?

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I did speak to one company that builds them but they said it would be expensive

 

[Dman1981]

So if you buy new and it is 1k
And new aluminum built one is 2k but probably won’t go bad as long as you keep everything cheeky hmmm

 

[ericm979]

Just wondering if the 3/8 line to block can be eliminated? Plenty of aftermarket radiators out there but none have I found with this on it.

Is it to bleed air from the block? 3/8 isn't going to flow much coolant.

If you're confident it's to bleed air you could either do the bleeding another way like opening the thermostat housing or run it to an appropriate fitting. Like get a tee that goes in the upper hose and has a 3/8 nipple.

 

[LouNY]

Some thing like this would work as well as a line from the radiator, just install in the lower radiator hose;