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Old 10-03-2020, 11:00 AM   #9
mrtexas
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Default Re: Air Conditioning Condenser for an 8BA

Here is my experience with adding AC. I have a mustang 302/AOD in a 49 Ford. Car came with an electric pusher fan. Worked OK until I added an AC. Tried various combinations of electric fans pusher/puller 2 additional small fans and gave up. Talked to Walker radiator and they said the Vintage Air condenser I had was too restrictive so I bought a Walker condenser. I have included a pic of Vintage Air condenser and Walker condenser.

Moved radiator forward 3 inches to make room for a mechanical fan. Added a custom fan shroud and a 18 inch flexalite belt driven fan. Now without the thermostat can't get the temperature up past 150F! Haven't hooked up the AC yet. Will soon.

Why don't you use the stock fan? My stock fan moved way more air than electric one.

Third picture is VA cross flow condenser. Forth picture is Walker condenser of more conventional design.
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