radiator question

[ford31]

how far should radiator be from water pump shaft

 

[rocket1]

As long as the fan clears the radiator your good,off hand it is probably several inches.

 

[Bob Bidonde]

The position of the radiator is adjustable, and there are variations in the core thickness of reproduction radiators, so the clearance to the pump shaft will be a range of dimensions. I just measured the clearance on my 1931 Victoria which has a Walker radiator, and it has 0.75".

 

[NZ28ModelA]

I'm guessing, but i presume you don't have much choice as the radiator supports dictate how wide the bonnet gap will be???

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

1" on my 1928 with solid motor mount and original pump and radiator.

 

[ford31]

thanks its going on my 28 doodlebug couldnt find good original have 2 both leak 1 quite abit other just a little bought a new aluminum will be here tomorrow

 

[woofa.express]

my new radiator cracked below the return pipe. I have the new type engine mounts, float a motor and they allow more movement and I reckon that allowed the engine to move forward just a smidgeon when the motor car accelerated. Thus a small movement. Well that's the most probable reason.
Give a margin.

And those mounts are great. No more tingling hands.

 

[Boss0144]

What aluminum radiator did you choose?

My radiator is leaking when my truck is warm. I'm looking for a replacement.

Thanks!