Abstract: A method for attaching a bracket to a heat exchanger comprises providing a heat exchanger having a mounting surface. A bracket having an edge portion that conforms to the mounting surface is located in contact with the mounting surface. A portion of the mounting surface is then skived with the bracket in place so that a sufficient amount of skived material is deformed against the edge portion of the bracket to retain the bracket to the heat exchanger. The retained bracket is then brazed to the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly includes a core having first and second header tanks covered by tank caps. A pair of core reinforcing members presenting terminal ends extend between the first and second header tanks. A least one tab and an opening for receiving the tab are used for connecting the core reinforcing members to the tank caps.

Abstract: A down flow, two pass radiator includes a means for selectively venting air displaced during coolant fill from one side of the top tank flow baffle to the other, while the baffle remains fluid tight during normal operation. The uppermost wall of the top tank slopes continually upwardly from the far, low end of the tank to a filler neck at the opposite, high end. A vent inlet through the baffle, near the inner surface of the uppermost wall, may be covered and uncovered by a blocking valve accessible from outside the top tank. The valve is left closed during normal radiator operation, but opened during coolant fill to allow free escape of displaced air across the baffle and out through the open filler neck.