New Radiator and fan install......

[Kain]

Finally got the rad and it looks pretty good. Fans needs some trimming and wanted your guy opinion on that here is first batch of pics.

 

[Kain]

So the fan is a little bit big but only have to trim around the inlet on top and the pet-cock valve

 

[Kain]

Do I need to worry about the over hang in this pic or do I run it and not worry , finger for reference

 

[Kain]

so i got all fittings hoses and clamps and will start install in the morning.
would start today but wind is supposed to gust 40 plus.

 

[nvrenuf]

Definitely close off the gap between the shroud and radiator (finger pic).

 

[Kain]

was going to hit up ace hardware and get thin sheet metal and make a piece to cover it

 

[Kain]

Got my sheet metal , and was going to rivet it or nut cert it to the fan shroud assembly.
took a dremal that my brother gave me and trimmed the shroud .
side note at 20,000 rpm a dremal turns plastic into hot sticky goo and it HURT

I had to pick it off my neck then get a screw driver to pick it of my finger.
hollering hot hot HOT with the neighbors looking at me so funny.............

 

[Kain]

so install will start tomorrow.........

 

[Kain]

went to install the rad to see how it fits and the thing is at least 3 -3 1/2 inches shorter than the diesel one i was going to swap.
but i got the wrong mounting brackets so i cant get em in time before my trip so i will put it back the way it was and deal with it when i get home

 

[muddybuddy]

Nothing is ever easy...

 

[Kain]

nope