radiator fan 40/41 pickup ID

[deuce_roadster]

I always found that the lower 40 hoses only go on 1 way, the wrong way has interference.

 

[joel]

Get yourself a small bottle of Indian Head Shellac (about $3.50) at Napa. Place it on the inside of the hose at each connection and allow it get tacky before installing the hose.
You'll be amazed at how well this stuff helps to seal and hold the hose in place. When and if you need to replace a hose, it breaks free rather easily.
One of those "old time" chemicals and "tricks" that actually work.

I have some Indian Head and I'll try it on the water pumps for sure. Thanks.

 

[joel]

joel, I see from your pictures that you have no side nor bottom shields. With those shields missing, the turbulence behind the radiator inhibits the flow through from the front, and promotes air around rather than through the radiator.

I have the sheilds and I'll use them when I get to final assembly. I have a lot of body work to go yet. I am using the chassis for a "run stand"and a place to store the the engine and transmission.

 

[19Fordy]

Just in case you decide to supercede the use of OEM rubber hoses, you can make these using copper tube. Installed in 23 years ago with no broken hoses so far.

I always thought the 40 hoses seemed too soft and weak for a 10 lb. system.

 

[Kube]

As the fan mounts to the crank pulley with 4 bolts, do you mean that there are TWO different crank pulleys? One for Ford and one for Mercury?

No, two different fans. The hub is longer on the Merc fan.

 

[joel]

That looks like a good alternative @19Fordy. I need to get the cab in place so I can see what needs to move. I may get there by spring .