1934 Pickup with 8ba...install problems

[Redhorse1947]

Back in May 2010 (yes, seven years ago) I posted a question under the above title. With the advice given and confirmed by other sources I will use a 1950 Mercury with a pre-1949 camshaft + early distributor.

Two days ago I took my stock radiator to an old time shop in Ft Worth for cleaning, etc and when I ask for electric fan info the owner said to cool properly the fan would need to be appx 4 1/2" wide (including shroud). My clearance in the TOP HALF of the radiator is 2 1/2"; BOTTOM HALF 3/4".

In my May 2010 post (link below) Straightpipes commented on an electric fan...
"I use an electric fan behind the radiator. With a nice clean block and the timing set correctly I rarely use the fan anyway. It can be wired thermostatically or manually switched".

My Question: For those of you that have a 1933/34 pickup and have used a stock engine along with an electric fan...

1) WHAT fan (brand/model) did you use?
2) Your results with proper cooling?
3) If possible, the clearance you have for the TOP half of YOUR radiator?

THANKS for reading and I look forward to your feedback.



https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...stall+problems

[Lawrie]

Why dont you use the early manifold and generator,then you can use the fan on it.
Lawrie

[Vintage Copper 47]

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Stock mechanical fan is the way to go for me.. anything else is too modern. Might as well make it a street rod.. that's what electric fans are for aren't they?.. Oops...