Thread: Restoring Rusty
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Old 06-12-2019, 11:18 PM   #6016
kipps
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Re: Restoring Rusty

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Originally Posted by Wgesnerjr View Post
Try on the radiator and the fan shroud. I was taught the fan should be 1/2 in and 1/2 out of the shroud for the best results.
Agree. Mock up the radiator and shroud before fixing the engine location in stone.

Consider moving the engine forward enough to use your existing driveshaft. That will likely preclude using the mechanical fan, but electric fans may be cheaper than shortening the driveshaft.
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