Are the radiator supports the same on gas and diesel powered 96’s.

Lonesome7.3 · 08-08-2008, 03:40 AM

I am trying to verify some information I received about the radiator supports on the 92 through 98 body style. I am working with a 96 gas powered F250. I need to know if the radiator support in that gas powered 250 is different from its 7.3 counterpart. I am going to perform a diesel conversion on my wife’s’ truck when I return home and I would like to know if I should start looking for a good radiator support.

gmctrucks · 08-08-2008, 05:44 AM

Don't really know but im thinking that the diesel is going to be much bigger.

Lonesome7.3 · 08-08-2008, 05:47 AM

I was told becaue the radiator is so much larger and the need for two batteries, Ford used a different support. I have not been able to confirm it though.

mudseeker · 08-08-2008, 09:49 AM

wish i could help you, got an F350 gasser at work but no diesel to compare it to.

Lonesome7.3 · 08-08-2008, 10:06 AM

A side by side sure would help.

mrjohnwayne · 08-08-2008, 05:54 PM

I'm not sure but if they are the same it would have to be a truck that had a big block...

Lonesome7.3 · 08-08-2008, 10:16 PM

I just had several people from deisel site tell me they are different. But, no one has presented part numbers are any other kind of proof. I cannot locate any part numbers myself, so I am stuck until I can find some solid proof.

tjzz4 · 08-13-2008, 01:37 PM

Call your local ford dealer and have them look them up to see if the part numbers are the same..

Lonesome7.3 · 08-13-2008, 10:37 PM

Well, I was hoping to find the information on the internet. I cannot call a dealer from here.

However, I'll see if my wife can take care of that.

08-08-2008, 03:40 AM	#1
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 371	Are the radiator supports the same on gas and diesel powered 96’s. I am trying to verify some information I received about the radiator supports on the 92 through 98 body style. I am working with a 96 gas powered F250. I need to know if the radiator support in that gas powered 250 is different from its 7.3 counterpart. I am going to perform a diesel conversion on my wife’s’ truck when I return home and I would like to know if I should start looking for a good radiator support. __________________

08-08-2008, 05:47 AM	#3
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 371	I was told becaue the radiator is so much larger and the need for two batteries, Ford used a different support. I have not been able to confirm it though. __________________

08-08-2008, 09:49 AM	#4
mudseeker Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 3,934	wish i could help you, got an F350 gasser at work but no diesel to compare it to. __________________ member map add yourself

08-08-2008, 10:06 AM	#5
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 371	A side by side sure would help. __________________

08-08-2008, 05:54 PM	#6
mrjohnwayne Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,104	I'm not sure but if they are the same it would have to be a truck that had a big block... __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

08-08-2008, 05:44 AM	#2
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 1,606	Don't really know but im thinking that the diesel is going to be much bigger.

08-08-2008, 10:16 PM	#7
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 371	I just had several people from deisel site tell me they are different. But, no one has presented part numbers are any other kind of proof. I cannot locate any part numbers myself, so I am stuck until I can find some solid proof. __________________

08-13-2008, 01:37 PM	#8
tjzz4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 212	Call your local ford dealer and have them look them up to see if the part numbers are the same..

08-13-2008, 10:37 PM	#9
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 371	Well, I was hoping to find the information on the internet. I cannot call a dealer from here. However, I'll see if my wife can take care of that. __________________

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