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02-22-2014, 09:13 AM | #21 | |
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Re: Good Lookin Flatty
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You have to use a small diameter light weight aluminum or plastic fan, preferably 6 blades, and it will work fine. I've run mine over 4 years with no vibration or problems. I know the purists may not agree with this approach, but it's more appealing than an electric fan in my opinion. |
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02-22-2014, 09:19 AM | #22 |
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That's the type of fan required to cool these engines. That impresses me more than the rest of the non necessary parts. G.M.
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02-22-2014, 09:29 AM | #23 |
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Flat v8, where did you send your generator? Ken
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02-22-2014, 09:32 AM | #24 |
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I love it! and the Alt. is just fine! I run one too, and as I'm driving across country I can pick one up anywhere!
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02-22-2014, 02:41 PM | #25 |
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Hi Fellas,
Thanks very much for your comments and concerns.I will pass them on. 36tbird -Pete, what is the story on the harmonic balancer? I knew they were available for 8BAs but that is the first one I've seen on a 59A. I believe he has done a little machining and mounted it backwards. I will let you know.This is Tim,s first Flatty build Here is a picture of it sitting in the Chassis. It has a Toyota Supra 5 Speed adapted. Open drive , 36 Banjo. 40 Juice brakes,VH 44 brake booster. Buick Drums. Headers are from Flat Attack here in OZ. Pete from OZ |
02-22-2014, 02:52 PM | #26 |
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02-22-2014, 03:22 PM | #27 |
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You can but they need a smaller pulley which don't work with a alt. mounted fan at idle. Put in 24 volt stator and you can use a stock Ford pulley and it will charge at a slow idle. The stator is less than $25.00 Sorry but didn't see you started talking generator but I will leave it posted as general information anyway. G.M.
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02-23-2014, 01:00 AM | #28 |
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Re: Good Lookin Flatty
nice looking motor.. any info on the air scoops on the top of those strombergs I knida like them
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02-23-2014, 02:33 AM | #29 |
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Re: Good Lookin Flatty
I was told once that there is an outfit that makes an alternator inside the old style generator case.
Perhaps if that is true, it might be a consideration for keeping those with the purist eyes from catching on and still get the amps needed. Just my thought... Still a good looking engine... |
02-23-2014, 08:56 AM | #30 |
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Ken, I honestly don't remember his name, he is in WA, he sells on Ebay, does great work! I think I have his business card, I'll let you know. Or you could just check local auto electric shops, ask if they can & will work on generators, That is a crap shoot!
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