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Ed Saniewski · 03-27-2011, 04:26 PM

Hmmmmm. So I mounted my radiator to the frame and added an extra pad under the bottom so the shell will clear the hood shelves but now the fan belt rubs on the lower radiator hose. Do I look for a smaller pulley, or a shorter belt? The other thing I can do is to cut the shell but I hate to do that. Thanks for the help.

reek29 · 03-27-2011, 06:57 PM

Hey, Ed;
Had exactly the same problem with my pickup. Put on a NAPA belt #20426 and solved the problem.

JtownJoe · 03-27-2011, 07:50 PM

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Ed Saniewski · 03-28-2011, 05:45 AM

Reek, thanks for the info I will get one and try. Soooo, were the original belts smaller then the repo's of today? Joe I have said that same thing so many times. Thanks again.

85930tudor · 03-28-2011, 04:29 PM

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if the front motor mount springs are weak or broken. the belt will hit also that happened on my early 30 AA changed the springs fixed it . it uses the 29 style rad. Dave

03-27-2011, 04:26 PM	#1
Ed Saniewski Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Denville NJ Posts: 964	29Closed Cab Pick up radiator Hmmmmm. So I mounted my radiator to the frame and added an extra pad under the bottom so the shell will clear the hood shelves but now the fan belt rubs on the lower radiator hose. Do I look for a smaller pulley, or a shorter belt? The other thing I can do is to cut the shell but I hate to do that. Thanks for the help. __________________ Model A Ford Club of New Jersey http://www.mafcnj.org Model A Pick Up Owners and Enthusiasts http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/group.php?groupid=5

03-27-2011, 07:50 PM	#3
JtownJoe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 342	Re: 29Closed Cab Pick up radiator That's what makes this site so great, how cool is it to be able to tap into all the knowledge & experiences out there!!!!

03-28-2011, 05:45 AM	#4
Ed Saniewski Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Denville NJ Posts: 964	Re: 29Closed Cab Pick up radiator Reek, thanks for the info I will get one and try. Soooo, were the original belts smaller then the repo's of today? Joe I have said that same thing so many times. Thanks again. __________________ Model A Ford Club of New Jersey http://www.mafcnj.org Model A Pick Up Owners and Enthusiasts http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/group.php?groupid=5

03-28-2011, 04:29 PM	#5
85930tudor Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: richmond ky Posts: 322	Re: 29Closed Cab Pick up radiator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) if the front motor mount springs are weak or broken. the belt will hit also that happened on my early 30 AA changed the springs fixed it . it uses the 29 style rad. Dave

03-27-2011, 06:57 PM	#2
reek29 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 42	Re: 29Closed Cab Pick up radiator Hey, Ed; Had exactly the same problem with my pickup. Put on a NAPA belt #20426 and solved the problem.