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**paulspickupparts** · 09-27-2021, 10:05 AM

The 55-59 Chevy trucks ran a short shaft water pump . You have switched your system to a long shaft . So you have eaten up several inches of space. I know you would hate to give up your serpentine belt system but that is what caused the problem . The long shaft water pump never came on these trucks . You do not want to move your radiator support . You will open up a mess . V-8 trucks did come with the support in a different location but was even closer to the engine which you do not want. Go to a short water pump or try the other suggestion to see if you can modify the fan set up.

09-27-2021, 10:05 AM	#11
paulspickupparts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seward Nebraska Posts: 1,596	Re: Radiator fan does fit. Help !! The 55-59 Chevy trucks ran a short shaft water pump . You have switched your system to a long shaft . So you have eaten up several inches of space. I know you would hate to give up your serpentine belt system but that is what caused the problem . The long shaft water pump never came on these trucks . You do not want to move your radiator support . You will open up a mess . V-8 trucks did come with the support in a different location but was even closer to the engine which you do not want. Go to a short water pump or try the other suggestion to see if you can modify the fan set up.