by dougtappan Sun Jul 24, 2016 11:43 amOhOh, installed the new radiator,but the top hose hits the blades. No way to re position the radiator so if anyone has a 5 blade fan could you measure the length of the blade to see if the blade is shorter than 9" If not I guess I'll have to go aftermarket for a smaller fan. Or have a machine shop shorten the blades. Kooky might be able to help I got the same radiator as he got.
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dougtappan- Number of posts : 310
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kookykrispy- Number of posts : 1533
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A factory 1st gen 6 cyl fan has 4 blades, and measures 18" across.
We installed that radiator in my buddy William's '67 and he did have an aftermarket fan. Not sure how large it is. I just talked to him and when he gets home he will measure it.
Here's the thread http://www.vcvc.org/showthread.php/24642
I recall with that cougar radiator, we had to drill new holes in the flange of the radiator to locate the radiator in the van. Maybe you need to re-drill your holes in order to move the radiator up?
We installed that radiator in my buddy William's '67 and he did have an aftermarket fan. Not sure how large it is. I just talked to him and when he gets home he will measure it.
Here's the thread http://www.vcvc.org/showthread.php/24642
I recall with that cougar radiator, we had to drill new holes in the flange of the radiator to locate the radiator in the van. Maybe you need to re-drill your holes in order to move the radiator up?
kookykrispy- Number of posts : 1533
Location : Helendale, CA
Age : 51
Registration date : 2009-05-22
OK, an update: my buddy is using an aftermarket fan that is 16" across.
dougtappan- Number of posts : 310
Location : hopkinton ma.
Registration date : 2014-08-19
Thanks Kooky I just bought an aftermarket from Summit It'd 17" across so it might be just right.
