Radiator/Fan question
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Radiator/Fan question
To start I have a 73 F250 4x4 with a 12v cummins
So Im wondering what to do for the Radiator & Fan. I have the standard 390 radiator & I had picked up the larger radiator that came in the 70's trucks aswell. Now my issue is if I use the larger radiator I cannot use the original clutch fan there isnt enough room but I could squeeze in an Electric fan in either the pusher or puller position. I was lookin at a Derale 2400 cfm fan (Im not sure if thats enough air) Or I could run the smaller radiator which fits but its really close to the clutch fan but does not touch.
So do I go with either of those setups or does somebody know another setup that works better.
Oh and this truck is going to be more of a "Toy" truck than an long haul towing rig. My two main concerns with both setups I was thinkin about is, A: If my truck flexes the Clutch Fan wiping out the radiator. B: The electric fan not cooling the engine enough.
Oh one more thing how did you guys do the plumbing for the lower radiator hose I was thinkin about using two ends and running a piece of Aluminized steel pipe between it.
So Im wondering what to do for the Radiator & Fan. I have the standard 390 radiator & I had picked up the larger radiator that came in the 70's trucks aswell. Now my issue is if I use the larger radiator I cannot use the original clutch fan there isnt enough room but I could squeeze in an Electric fan in either the pusher or puller position. I was lookin at a Derale 2400 cfm fan (Im not sure if thats enough air) Or I could run the smaller radiator which fits but its really close to the clutch fan but does not touch.
So do I go with either of those setups or does somebody know another setup that works better.
Oh and this truck is going to be more of a "Toy" truck than an long haul towing rig. My two main concerns with both setups I was thinkin about is, A: If my truck flexes the Clutch Fan wiping out the radiator. B: The electric fan not cooling the engine enough.
Oh one more thing how did you guys do the plumbing for the lower radiator hose I was thinkin about using two ends and running a piece of Aluminized steel pipe between it.
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