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Hot Rods tight spot between radiator and water pump needs a necessary fan

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by drumyn29, Jun 2, 2020.

  1. drumyn29
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    I like the longer water pumps because they flow better, at least thats what I thought!
     
  2. I personally don't buy into that theory. The impeller cavity appears to be the same on both. I think pully dia, = pump speed would have more to do with flow dynamics.
     
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  3. squirrel
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    yup, they started using a smaller top pulley when they switched to the long pump.
     
  4. jimmy six
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    If it were mine I’d wash it.
     
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  5. drumyn29
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    now thats funny
     
  6. drumyn29
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    Spoke with Spal today and ordered high cfm dual fans($350). I also lowered the radiator and moved it way in closer and now I just barely have enough space without the grille touching the radiator, mission accomplished.

    thanks guys.

    IMG_0466.jpeg
     
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  7. Better put side mirrors on it if your going to street drive it. You are going to street drive it, right?
     
  8. drumyn29
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    Yes indeed!

    Man, I wonder what the best mirror is for this.
     
  9. [​IMG]Top door hinge mount. They come both left and right side. May need a little fussing with to fit your specific hinge. This one is listed for 40 Ford.
     
  10. drumyn29
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    Great idea! I'll start shopping now.
     
  11. Hollywood-East
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    Peep mirrors 89604.jpeg
    I actually bought the chrome straight axle out of it... When in the 80's it was converted to ifs
     
  12. Have you ever actually tried to drive in traffic with Peep Mirrors?
     
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  13. HotRod33
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    Just don't change lanes....lol
     
  14. 2OLD2FAST
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    from illinois

    Yes , but I live in rural America plus , I use the rectangular rear view on the windshield far more!
     
  15. Hollywood-East
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    Actually coast to coast, An three months in LA... In Yes A Real 356 Porsche not a kit! IMG_174730045374573.jpeg
     
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  16. Marty Strode
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    It's far from traditional, but I would install a back up camera with a wide lens.
     
  17. gene-koning
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    Yea, the Peep mirrors leave a lot to be desired. A pain to adjust, then won't stay adjusted. I thought the problem was because the mirrors I had were old, but it turns out, new ones are not any better.

    I also have a rear view camera, its nice when you are backing up, but sure doesn't work for driving and changing lanes. If you buy a rear view camera, don't get a cheap one, you will be disappointed. Gene
     
  18. From water pumps, to peep mirrors...... What was the discussion? Camera's?
     
  19. 6sally6
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    Well!!...........You fixed it before I could 'tell-you-what-to-do'! A lot of the Ford classic (M-word) cars like to use the dual fan set up out of a Taurus. Bullet proof.....thin...junk yard are full of 'em.
    jus say'in
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    PS Sure would like to go-for-a-stroll in that puppy!!!
     
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