My Street 289 build

[old willy]

Hello again,

I was just getting caught up on your posts, it looks amazing BTW....

Perhaps I missed it earlier but I wanted to ask about your electric fan, you posted a picture on your wiring update and I like to look of it.
So what is it exactly?
Is this from a production car or is it aftermarket? It's a nice large size and the thin blades should not restrict airflow too much when it is not running.
I was originally planning on going with a modern behind the rad setup but it really looks wrong for the car, but the original style fans are not very efficient, yours appears to be a much better option.

Good luck with the exhaust fit up, I recently posted of my exhaust fabricating adventures, I modified a set of SBF block hugger style headers for mine. Jim was also kind enough to point out the place the headers in first tip to me as well.

Keep up the amazing work, it's an inspiration that helps keep me going with my project




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[Ivygreen65]

The fan & motor that I'm using are an upgrade for early Jag XKEs.

https://www.coolcatcorp.com/Merchant...tegory_Code=CS

I have the Lucas fan motor and the lawnmower blade that attaches to it, but wanted a more efficient solution (especially seeing the weight and amp draw of the Lucas motor & blade). I found the CoolCat product and it looked like it checked all the boxes. It even mounts in the bracket I fabricated for the Lucas motor.

I'm getting closer to being able to run it. Once I do, I'll report back.

[old willy]

Thank you for the link,

I really think that might be the best compromise for looks and cooling performance.
I am sure a puller fan is still more efficient but it would look so out of place in a “vintage” engine bay.
I will keep watching your posts and trying to catch up on my build.

Cheers,
Hudson




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[Harpoon PV2]

Originally Posted by old willy

Thank you for the link,

I really think that might be the best compromise for looks and cooling performance.
I am sure a puller fan is still more efficient but it would look so out of place in a “vintage” engine bay.
I will keep watching your posts and trying to catch up on my build.

Cheers,
Hudson




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On small blocks, the fans bounced around from front, to back, then front again. Also, various makes, Lucas and American brands. Some of the race cars had two. Cheers, Dennis

[Ivygreen65]

The engine is in and full of oil. Making sure all the coolant lines are on and clamped. Getting close to trying to start it.

[LMH]

Originally Posted by Ivygreen65

The engine is in and full of oil. Making sure all the coolant lines are on and clamped. Getting close to trying to start it.

Looks good! You know eventually you'll have to change the air cleaner to correct type 'double hump' style assembly!

Larry

[Ivygreen65]

Yeah, I know the later style Hipo lid isn't correct, but I had it on a shelf and am using it to see if the hood is going to close using a 1" carb spacer. I'll get the correct lid eventually, but this one works for now.