James is correct in the panel in question. Vicki Brit calls it he the
radiator duct panel. In the catalogue it shows a different part number for
this panel in the later years. I am assuming it is shorter. Has anyone had
to cut the panel on pre 75 cars?
Al
----- Original Message -----
From: "James J." <m1garand@speakeasy.net>
To: "Al Dufault" <adufault@nycap.rr.com>
Cc: "MGB-V8" <MGB-V8@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2004 1:05 PM
Subject: Re: Radiator and fan clearance?
> Al,
> There are a few possible solutions depending on your setup. The
> first question is: what kind of timing cover/water pump do you have?
> The Rover pumps (all types) seem to be much longer than the Buick
> models. Within the Buick family, the Buick 300 pumps for a/c cars seem
> to be the shortest. So if you have a Rover pump, consider switching to
> the Buick model and see if that gives you the space you need.
>
> The second option is to see if you can tilt the radiator slightly
> forward at the top
> The third option is to cut off that lip on the back of the radiator duct
> panel (which is what Vicky Brit calls the panel you mentioned below).
> I've considered doing this myself. What I would suggest is to make a
> length of 18 or 20 ga. angle and weld it across the open seam where you
> cut off the flange to restore the integrity of the panel.
>
> This is why I'm toying with an electric pump.
>
> James J.
>
> Al Dufault wrote:
>
> >Hi All,
> >I am putting a few finishing touches on my car and ran into a clearance
> >problem for the radiator and fan. I have a 74 1/2 B which was but no
longer
> >is a rubber bumper car with the radiator close to the old engine vs. the
> >radiator forward on the later models. I had supports made for the new
> >radiator and mounted them in place where they are on later model cars.
> >
> >I don't remember reading or hearing about this , but I believe I need to
cut
> >away part of the body where the old oil cooler was mounted for clearance
to
> >the radiator and fan. I am using the perma cool high volume electric
fan.
> >
> >Can anyone shed any light on this subject?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Al Dufault
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