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[randyscycle]

Definitely looking great! Keep up the awesome fab work!

I still can't figure out how you were able to run a mechanical fan. Even with my engine (big block chevy) only 3/4" away from the firewall, there wasn't any way to fit a mechanical fan in there. I went with the short water pump, almost no spacer and still ended up moving the radiator into the core support for clearance. I am still stumped as to why it didn't work for me.

[vacca rabite]

So, is the stock radiator big enough to cool a big block, or are you grafting in a larger radiator?

Zach

[Barrman]

A stock 230 radiator in new conditon, cowling on a mechanical fan or twin electric fans can cool a healthy Big Block. Mine did until we had a run of 100+ degree days and I had to go long distances at speed. The 40 year old non cleaned out radiator started leaking and I swapped in a Summit aluminum one. No problems since.

[randyscycle]

So, is the stock radiator big enough to cool a big block, or are you grafting in a larger radiator?

Zach

I wouldn't recommend it. It will handle a small block just fine, but the Big Block definitely needs all the surface area it can get.

[ryanroo]

thanks guys

i beat the firewall a little bit, and the passenger valve cover is close to the firewall. it should all be fine. the motion of the drivetrain has room, but not much front to back. i will end up with a bigger radiator since i plan to work the truck hard from time to time. depending on how much room i end up with after messing with the front accesories i may move the radiator into the core support a little bit.

[Barrman]

Randy is correct, a stock radiator will work, but is not recommended. I meant to add that to my post above but got distracted or something and forgot. Sorry.

[ryanroo]

well being conservative in my halloween fun has paid off. with the help of a few smokes, several cups of coffee and a hot pocket has netted me a hydralic clutch. now i just need my advance bell housing to come in. ordered some front springs for the D60 swap as well. pics later
Ryan

[ryanroo]

as promised, pics of the hydro clutch set up









Ryan

[ryanroo]

also yesterday i got some work done on the front axle swap












happy little dana 60 getting accustomed to its new home


Ryan

[ryanroo]

front hangers are fabbed and tacked on. hopefully i can get the shackle bushing tubes on tomorrow, and sling the front sheetmetal on to get a look at the tire to wheel well alignment tomorrow. forgot the camera or i would have pictures
Ryan