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Radiator | 3-Row | 24 inch | 289 / 302 / 351W V8 | 1968-69 Mercury Cougar

Radiator | 3-Row | 24 inch | 289 / 302 / 351W V8 | 1968-69 Mercury Cougar

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Give your 1968-1969 Mercury Cougar a cooling upgrade that looks right and performs even better. This 3-row, 24-inch copper/brass radiator fits 289, 302 and 351W V8 cars with a 24-inch radiator support, featuring OE-style tanks and built-in transmission cooler ports for dependable classic Cougar drivability.

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Vehicle Fitment 4 fits
  • 1968 Mercury Cougar 289 V8
  • 1968 Mercury Cougar 302 V8
  • 1969 Mercury Cougar 302 V8
  • 1969 Mercury Cougar 351W V8
 

Classic Cougar 3-Row OE-Type Radiator | 24 inch | 289 302 351W V8

Fits 1968-69 Mercury Cougar 289/302/351W V8

Upgrade the cooling system in your 1968-1969 Mercury Cougar with this 3-row, 24-inch copper/brass radiator for 289, 302, and 351W V8 applications. Designed with OE-style tanks and improved cooling capacity, it is a smart choice for restorations, driver-quality builds, and performance-minded classic Cougars that require a 24-inch radiator support.

Fitment note: This radiator is for classic Mercury Cougars with the passenger-side water pump outlet as found on original 1968-1969 small-block applications. Verify your water pump outlet location and radiator support size before ordering.


  • Improved Cooling Performance: The 3-row core design increases cooling surface area for dependable temperature control.

  • Classic OE-Style Appearance: Copper/brass construction with OE-type tanks helps maintain a correct vintage look.

  • Built for V8 Cougars: Designed for 1968-1969 Mercury Cougar models equipped with 289, 302, or 351W V8 engines.

  • Passenger-Side Outlet: Designed for applications with a passenger-side water pump outlet.

  • Automatic Transmission Ready: Includes transmission cooler provisions with 1/8"-27 NPT female inlet and outlet threads.

  • 24-Inch Support Fitment: Intended for Cougars equipped with, or converted to, a 24-inch radiator support.

  • Project-Ready Upgrade: Ideal for replacing an aging radiator while improving reliability and drivability.


This 3-row radiator is designed to deliver dependable cooling performance while preserving the clean, factory-inspired appearance of your classic Mercury Cougar engine bay. Its copper/brass construction and OE-type tanks make it a strong option for owners who want improved function without sacrificing period-correct style. The 24-inch core configuration provides increased capacity for V8-powered cars, helping support more consistent operating temperatures during cruising, traffic, and spirited driving.

For automatic transmission applications, this radiator includes integrated cooler ports with 1/8"-27 NPT female threads. Adapter fittings support common 5/16-inch flexible hose or 5/16-inch flared hardline setups, making it suitable for a range of restoration and upgrade needs. Please verify your Cougar is equipped with a 24-inch radiator support before ordering.


Give your classic Mercury Cougar stronger cooling, OE-inspired looks, and reliable V8 performance with this premium 3-row radiator upgrade.


Product Details
Make Mercury
Model Cougar
Years 1968-1969
Engine Fitment 289 / 302 / 351W V8
Water Pump Outlet Passenger side
Radiator Support Requirement Requires 24-inch radiator support
Product Type Radiator
Core Design 3-row
Radiator Size 24 inch
Construction Copper / brass with OE-type tanks
Transmission Cooler Ports 1/8"-27 NPT female inlet and outlet
Flexible Hose Adapter 1/8"-27 NPT male to 5/16" barbed male for 5/16" flexible hose
Hardline Adapter 1/8"-27 NPT male to 1/2"-20 inverted flare female for 5/16" flared-tube hardline
Application Small-block Mercury Cougar radiator replacement or cooling upgrade
Dimensions 29 in. L x 8 in. W x 25 in. H
Approximate Weight 23.5 lb.