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Radiator for V6 conversion in a flatfender

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by John Schiefer, Feb 20, 2012.

  1. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    If you can find a setup that uses the short water pump that would free up quite a bit more space. At least an inch iirc.


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  2. brunester

    brunester Member

    Mine has a 2a radiator in it with a big fan infront.
    On the road it works great,
    But when im going slow, or especially up a really steep hill going slow,
    The temp heats up pretty quick.

    I had to turn my temp controller all the way down to get the fan on as soon as possible.
    that keeps the temps down, but if I fart too close to it the fan will go on.
     
  3. 45es

    45es Active Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    You may want to review Duffers post as to how the aluminum radiator he installed lowered his operating temp over the copper radiator. In my '45 GPW with a v6 I installed an aluminum radiator and my electric fan seldom comes on. I have to let the jeep set idling for a few minutes or moving really slow before the fan will start to run.
     
  4. svaras

    svaras New Member

  5. Jon111

    Jon111 New Member



    John, Is that a Ford reverse power steering set up from Herm?
     
  6. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Pic shows a manual Saginaw Steering conversion.
     
  7. scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

  8. Jon111

    Jon111 New Member

    Thanks Nick, I just purchased one myself and now see that it actually mounts before the radiator.... My mistake..
     
  9. itsmy49willys

    itsmy49willys New Member

    I used a radiator out of a 280z, Its wider so you have to have a smaller battery or relocate it.