59A Flathead into a '32 Frame, The Fan

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I am building a '32 Roadster and in it is a 59A Flathead.

I have the stock '32 Generator / Fan set up.
But...the fan ends up too close to the radiator core...not enough clearance.

Anyone had this issue and if so, how was slightly more clearance created?

Thanks!!
 
I have a 59A in a 32 with a stock fan and it clears. How is the engine mounted...using the stock K-member? Pictures of what you have would be a big help.

Neal
 
How about a picture of your fan, there were several lengths. The 1932 Ford fan was the longest.

Charlie Stephens
 
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I also have a 59 engine in a 32. The original 32 fan is too long, as I have a 4 core radiator. I use a 39 std fan and it works fine. I'm also using original 32 motor mounts.
Jim
 
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Motor is mounted with the stock K Frame and stock Motor Mounts.
Maybe I need to find a '39 Fan that will bolt to my Generator....
 
Isn't the intake in the same position on a 32 block as it is on a 59A?

My 32 sedan has a 32 block with a later intake, 33-36 generator and a stock 32 fan. My 32 p/u has a 59A, 39 style generator and a stock 32 fan. They both fit just fine.

Neal
 
Use a 1933-36 Ford generator mounted fan. They came in different length hubs depending on the year.

Search "193* ford fan" on ebay and you'll see different kinds.

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I still don't understand why a stock 32 fan won't work...

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I have planty of space between the fan and the radiator.

Neal
 
Yea....Generator is as far back as it can go and the fan is a hair from the radiator core....so with kicked up rpm's the fan may flex into the core.
 
Over the years, I have search hi & lo for an original '32 V8 fan. I am fortunate enough to have obtained two of them. In the 'Green Book', the part # is 18-8600 and it describes the total lengthy from hub base to blade as 4 ½”. Mine are that dimension +/- 1/16”. I also have a 59AB engine in a stock ’32 frame, stock trans K member and stock ’32 V8 mount. The fan blade easily clears the original V8 radiator.
In fact, I see that I may have move it slightly closer to the rad…maybe not! The ’33 – ’36 fans are much too short….so something is strange on your set-up. Please check the overall length of your fan. Hope this helps

Robert
 

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Did you use a 34 wishbone or move the K member? The 32 fan will fit in a 32 if the K member and front crossmember are in the right places.
 
Before messing around, figure out what is wrong or different about your '32. The pulley sheaves on a '32 are same distance from block as the pump set of sheaves on a 59A, so fan should end up in right place. Something is different about your mount location or radiator or something!
Any '32-38-9 generator mount fan will fit the same flange but '32 is the longest, except possibly for some truck ones. I think most other gen mount fans are MUCH shorter than '32 due to the slanted radiators and generally cramped engine rooms in '33-9 Fords and will be way too far from radiator.
I believe that even the '42-48 fan should fit, though I have not proven that for myself.
 
The engine is not a 1932 block. It is a late 40's flathead....if that makes a difference.
The generator is sitting on top of a vintage Edmunds dual intake with a pair of 97's on top of that.
Thank you all for the responses by the way!!
 
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