19-28 Greenmech safetrac radiator

[treequip]

As others have said, it can be re cored

 

The rad will more than likely have been supplied with the engine, Kubota for a price

[bluebedouin]

Has anyone had to replace a radiator in a 19-28 GM safetrac. Its a 2006 model. They are very expensive from greenmech and was hoping someone might know if its possible to get a less expensive type ?

I've had a quick search for you & found that the part number is C150106/3 or C150106-3.It's also fitted to the Chipmaster 220.Nothing really comes up on those part numbers in terms of parts for sale or equivalent.

Searching for Kubota radiators on greedbay has a few results but not knowing the size,I can't pinpoint anything for you.

Mike Donnelly on 02920 569 311 has spares for the Safetrak.

R S Refrigeration Services Ltd on 01256 760633 has used Kubota spares.

 

If it's just a case of blockage,take the rad off and soak it over a week or so in a dilute citrus based descaling solution.Soak it for a day, drain it then flush and back flush it then refill it and soak it again.You could even drain it in situ & chuck a couple of bottles of coca cola in & leave to soak for a few days then back flush.

Edited August 5, 2016 by bluebedouin

[windswept]

I've had a quick search for you & found that the part number is C150106/3 or C150106-3.It's also fitted to the Chipmaster 220.Nothing really comes up on those part numbers in terms of parts for sale or equivalent.

Searching for Kubota radiators on greedbay has a few results but not knowing the size,I can't pinpoint anything for you.

Mike Donnelly on 02920 569 311 has spares for the Safetrak.

R S Refrigeration Services Ltd on 01256 760633 has used Kubota spares.

 

If it's just a case of blockage,take the rad off and soak it over a week or so in a dilute citrus based descaling solution.Soak it for a day, drain it then flush and back flush it then refill it and soak it again.You could even drain it in situ & chuck a couple of bottles of coca cola in & leave to soak for a few days then back flush.

 

Thanks I will try that.i Have plenty of time as the engine is being overhauled because a con rod broke. The fitter thinks the rad is a bit dodgy and would not like to use it after getting the engine rebuilt.

[monkeybusiness]

It's an Isuzu engine in those, and the radiator isn't made by/for Isuzu. If you want a new one I think you'll struggle to source one anywhere other than GM, as I'm pretty sure they are made specifically for them. As PeteB says, some costs are what they are. If the recore is similar money to a brand new rad I think I'd be going down the new route personally!

[openspaceman]

It's an Isuzu engine in those, and the radiator isn't made by/for Isuzu. If you want a new one I think you'll struggle to source one anywhere other than GM, as I'm pretty sure they are made specifically for them. As PeteB says, some costs are what they are. If the recore is similar money to a brand new rad I think I'd be going down the new route personally!

 

This thread prompted me to look at the 2008 model we have spare. It has a Thermex of Reditch radiator part number 840013.

 

I like this mark1 safetrak as it starts easier than the kubota engined models and is not hard on batteries like the later ones.

[windswept]

This thread prompted me to look at the 2008 model we have spare. It has a Thermex of Reditch radiator part number 840013.

 

I like this mark1 safetrak as it starts easier than the kubota engined models and is not hard on batteries like the later ones.

 

That's interesting. I've wondered what the mark 2 was like.

[monkeybusiness]

This thread prompted me to look at the 2008 model we have spare. It has a Thermex of Reditch radiator part number 840013.

 

I like this mark1 safetrak as it starts easier than the kubota engined models and is not hard on batteries like the later ones.

 

I bought their last stock radiator 18 months ago...

[bluebedouin]

As a prior owner to a classic vehicle,you're main priority is to keep that vehicle working/on the road.If the oem part isn't available you make do & mend.I couldn't find a brake master cylinder for my bedford cf so,with a bit of fettling,I replaced it with a vw golf one.

Something as separate as a radiator can be easily substituted with a similar item and,as has been mentioned earlier,at a much lower cost.

[windswept]

As a prior owner to a classic vehicle,you're main priority is to keep that vehicle working/on the road.If the oem part isn't available you make do & mend.I couldn't find a brake master cylinder for my bedford cf so,with a bit of fettling,I replaced it with a vw golf one.

Something as separate as a radiator can be easily substituted with a similar item and,as has been mentioned earlier,at a much lower cost.

 

Thanks for the advice. When the time came to trade up we were going through a recession here and I was not in a position to upgrade. I probably held on to it a bit too long and could have looked after it better in the earlier years. Anyway I would like to get it back in action as it has served me well and has worked in some very difficult terain. I owe it to the machine to give it another few years.