Fan setup for a 59-a in a '40 pickup

[jack in san diego]

I have mounted an electric fan behind my radiator, but I have really close tolerance to my distributor. Radiator and mounts etc. are all stock. What do I look for for an engine mounted fan? I also have a 12 volt alternator mounted to the front of the manifold. Now what? Thanks Jack

[f1builder]

you can mount the electric fan in front of radiator which might be the easiest solution. needs top be a pull fan (?).

[oldskool]

i believe you can use the 1940-41 crank mounted fan and matching pulley,my 41 had that setup...

[flatjack9]

What's wrong with using the crank mounted 40 fan? ( I see oldschool beat me by seconds)

[FRANK PKNY]

tHIS SET UP IS ON A 59A IN A 39 PU DOES THIS HELP?

[oldskool]

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Originally Posted by flatjack9

what's wrong with using the crank mounted 40 fan? ( i see oldschool beat me by seconds)

lol..

[oldskool]

Originally Posted by FRANK PKNY

tHIS SET UP IS ON A 59A IN A 39 PU DOES THIS HELP?

how was the upper hose / fan clearence,did you raise the radiator

[38 coupe]

The 39 trucks have the radiator much higher than the 40-41 trucks.

By my memory my dad had a 40 with a 59A and the 6 blade fan set on its lowest setting (generator low and fan low, get fan belts to match) and everything fit.

[FRANK PKNY]

38 coupe is correct the 39 is much higher. No clearence problem. I had Walker make a custom radiator , just sent them the spacing and it fit perfectly. They are real good to deal with, highly recomended. Frank pkny

[jack in san diego]

thanks FRANKPKNY AND OLDSKOOL: I see what I need now, thanks again. Jack