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Q. Vincent, The vehicle has been highly modified. The roof was cut off with a band saw two years ago, resulting in a permanent convertible (or a "converted"). Obviously the vehicle's air conditioning is no longer required. I have already removed most of the A/C components (just tinkering), and am curious what to do with the perfectly good A/C radiator.
I have heard of cooling the oil or transmission fluid. Do you have any suggestions for me? Are there any desirable benefits from the extra engine cooling? I do not mind the work involved, as I enjoy getting my hands dirty. Thank you.
1984 Grand Marquis
82,000 Miles
302 EFI
Automatic
P/S and Cruise ControlBy the way, while reading the other questions and answers I noticed a very similar symptom with my own vehicle. "Grand Marquis Runs Ratty" described problems with his vehicle after driving on the interstate for extended periods. The engine wants to die after exiting (usually at the first light). I had this symptom as well. After a couple of months and usual maintenance, my engine began behaving better. I don't have an answer for him, but merely hope. I didn't do anything out of the ordinary to my own vehicle, but it operates smoothly now.
Thank you very much,
DanielA. I guess you can convert the A/C condenser into a radiator of sorts. After all, that's basically what it is. As for extra engine cooling, the thermostat is going to determine the engine operating temperature no matter how many radiators you have. Even if it were a chronic over heater the position of the condenser mounted in front of the radiator might not be enough to add much extra cooling.
Transmission cooler? Maybe if it operated under service conditions such as towing a trailer, hot ambient temperatures or hilly or mountainous terrain. But the expense of making fittings and lines to adapt it may be more then buying a real transmission cooler designed for the car.
What I do with them is throw them on a pile in back and when I get enough I take them to the scrap yard and sell them. You wouldn't have a picture of this car, would you?
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