Radiator support cage nuts?

[matt2491]

Does anyone know where I can find the special rectangular cage nuts/clips that go in the bottom of the radiator support? It takes five of them. They look a little different from your average square cage nut.

[matt2491]

They look like this:



(photo cred: TA455HO)

[64 f100]

Best thing you can do is do away with those damn nuts and drill holes in the bottom of the support where you can put a socket up in there . Best of both worlds get more drainage in the bottom of the core support and no more problems with those things. Takes almost a 3/4 inch hole if I remember right, because you need a large washer to cover the hole from the bottom where those cage nuts go.

Rich

[unibody madness]

I spent hours looking for them as well, they also hold the high transmission cover in place,that's ten more. If you find them please post them they were originally 5/16ths nf thread.

[BarnieTrk]

Best thing you can do is do away with those damn nuts and drill holes in the bottom of the support where you can put a socket up in there . Best of both worlds get more drainage in the bottom of the core support and no more problems with those things. Takes almost a 3/4 inch hole if I remember right, because you need a large washer to cover the hole from the bottom where those cage nuts go. - Rich

Hi Rich,

I'm not interested in replacing my core support, but I am interested in drilling some holes to provide more drainage to reduce the rusting issues with a Slicks' core support. Might you have one or more pics to share indicating where such holes should be placed, or at least provide a verbal description of the 3/4" hole placement?

Thanks in Advance,
BarnieTrk

[64 f100]

You drill the holes directly below the nut placement holes. Easy to do if the support is off, but can be done with it on. If off, drill a pilot hole thru the upper clip hole. 3/4 inch will be very close to side metal if not touching side metal. Suggest you measure your socket that you would need to get hole size needed. I drilled mine at 3/4 because of the washer I used more than socket size. You almost have to have the radiator out to center on the bolts, or have another support to get the measurement from.
Rich

[ICEMAN6166]

a 3\4" hole saw does a very nice job and fits in a standard drill chuck