32 Ford Fan Clearance

[Ken/Alabama]

Working on a 32 Roadster with a 21 stud engine . It has a later two barrel intake with the mounting stud for the generator . The generator mounted fan only has about 1/4” clearance between the fan and upper radiator hoses and that’s without a belt with the generator adjusted all the way down. The generator mounting stud measures 4” from the stud to the intake gasket surface. I’m thinking I need to change the intake. I have another one that measures 1 1/2” from the stud to the gasket surface so that would lower the generator and fan 2 1/2”. What intake is everyone else using when not using the original 32 intake ?

 

[Bored&Stroked]

It sounds like the intake you mentioned has the generator too far up . . . so I believe you're thinking is correct.

When you said "two-barrel intake" - did you mean two carb intake? I can measure a couple intakes and let you know where the stud lies in relation to the intake surface. LMK

 

[Ken/Alabama]

It sounds like the intake you mentioned has the generator too far up . . . so I believe you're thinking is correct.

When you said "two-barrel intake" - did you mean two carb intake? I can measure a couple intakes and let you know where the stud lies in relation to the intake surface. LMK

It’s a single carb manifold with a Stromberg carburetor.I was looking at a photo of an original 32 intake . I know the generator adjustment is different but does appear that the generator sits much lower than what I currently have on there.

 

[solidaxle]

I'm having a hard time visualizing your setup. Can you post pictures?

 

[Ken/Alabama]

I'm having a hard time visualizing your setup. Can you post pictures?

Yes, I’ll do that tomorrow.

 

[Brian]

sounds like you need a 37-39 style manifold, it mounts the generator lower than 33-36 styles.

 

[glennpm]

A couple of photos from Ebay

 

[uncle buck]

Is it possible you have a 35-39? truck fan which looks similar to the 32 fan but is different?

 

[rockfla]

I found it "easier" to use the "original" 32 intake manifold and use the two barrel adapter. I can change it back to the "original DL" set up in 5 minutes. ALSO, I later found that Ford of Canada made one which I "know" am using. As you can see I had to modify the aluminum aftermarket one....I think I have one or two left IF needed. They work great for the ones who want to both retain the "original" look AND can be put back to "concours" correct in 5 minutes time.

 

[Bored&Stroked]

When I've seen folks replace their 32 intake, it has usually been a 34 or so intake. I will measure the distance on my 32 Cabriolet - which has the original motor mounts and a later 24 stud engine, but the dimensions should be the same.

 

[Ken/Alabama]

Here’s a picture of the intake and generator that’s currently on the engine and the fan clearance. I have this other intake that has the generator mounting stud 2 1/2” lower.

 

[KiWinUS]

That powermaster is also higher on early engines. I have a 32 manifold and with genny in lowest position. Post mount the armature centerline to deck surface where it bolts on is approximately 5”. Check what yours is Ken
Lookalike a 33-34 intake on now. That lower intake should help you out. So long as it clears dizzy etc.

 

[petehoovie]

I found it "easier" to use the "original" 32 intake manifold and use the two barrel adapter. I can change it back to the "original DL" set up in 5 minutes. ALSO, I later found that Ford of Canada made one which I "know" am using. As you can see I had to modify the aluminum aftermarket one....I think I have one or two left IF needed. They work great for the ones who want to both retain the "original" look AND can be put back to "concours" correct in 5 minutes time.

 

[petehoovie]

Here’s a picture of the intake and generator that’s currently on the engine and the fan clearance. I have this other intake that has the generator mounting stud 2 1/2” lower.

 

[Bored&Stroked]

In looking at your pictures, the manifold that you show that is not on the car looks to be one that should work out. I'd go with it (though I don't know the year).

 

[Andy]

Your manifold looks good to me. The 32 used a belt length all its own. CW Moss has them. You may not want to run a 32 intake. Only a 32 generator will fit. The gens have no provision for cooling. The end plates have no holes and the generator pulley has no fins.