I talked to Dale and he told me to check motor mounts again, use a Derale
17015 fan, AND that the rad shroud is unnecessary.
I guess I'll experiment a little. :')
thanks,
Paul
<cars@wt-inc.com> wrote on 03/05/2011 04:01:07 PM:
> From: <cars@wt-inc.com>
> To: <Paul.Tonizzo@sybase.com>, <tigers@autox.team.net>
> Date: 03/05/2011 04:01 PM
> Subject: RE: [Tigers] Dale's radiator
>
> Mine was very tight to the fan but even more so to the inspection plates
on
> the steering rack. I ended up grinding the lower edge of the inspection
> plates to an angle and then had the bolts converted to flush head. This
> gave me adequate clearance. I don't remember doing anything special for
the
> clearance to the water pump and fan.
>
> I also took the opportunity to build a custom shroud (enclosed fully)
since
> the old shroud would not fit. Like you said the radiator is thicker
than
> stock.
>
> Good luck, they are great radiators. Also, have you asked Dale. He is
> great with help installing anything you purchased from him, at least in
my
> experience.
>
> Lynn
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [
mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Paul.Tonizzo@sybase.com
> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 11:30 AM
> To: tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Tigers] Dale's radiator
>
> Does anyone have some advice on installing Dale's aluminum rad?
> The stock rad fits fine with about 1/2" clearance to the fan.
> Dale's rad is thicker and hence is closer to the fan - VERY tight.
> My engine mounts are new and installed correctly.
> I'm curious what others have done.
>
> thanks,
>
> Paul
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