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L78_Nova 02-21-2017 02:30 AM

L78 Nova Rad Help
 
Installing a 68 Camaro BB 4 core rad into my 70 Nova. Bolts in OK but just want to check if it is supposed to be set back from the cradle this much ?? 3/8" gap from tank edges to cradle and only 1-3/4" between pump pulley and rad.

I can Squeek in a flex fan using a 1/2" spacer (required to clear the alternator and lower pulley) but it is TOIGHT LIKE A TOIGER ??
Am I missing something ?
Pics to follow..,

Thanks for any input Gary

L78_Nova 02-21-2017 02:30 AM

Re: L78 Nova Rad Help
 
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8_rad_left.jpg

L78_Nova 02-21-2017 02:31 AM

Re: L78 Nova Rad Help
 
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics..._rad_right.jpg

L78_Nova 02-21-2017 02:32 AM

Re: L78 Nova Rad Help
 
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...78_rad_fan.jpg

L78_Nova 02-21-2017 02:35 AM

Re: L78 Nova Rad Help
 
The rad was original from an ss396 68 Camaro but may have been recored. It was missing the tabs for the lower shroud hooks. I fabbed some up to mount the shroud.
Gary

cwc 02-21-2017 03:29 AM

Re: L78 Nova Rad Help
 
The gap between the radiator and core support looks a little wide, I'll take a pic of mine and post tomorrow night,originally a 396 nova had no spacer between fan and water pump pulley

L78_Nova 02-21-2017 12:51 PM

Re: L78 Nova Rad Help
 
I believe originally it would use a clutch fan ?? correct ??
I don't think a clutch fan would fit in the 1-3/4" gap.

Are the original Nova rads only 3-core?

Thanks for your help.
Gary

Mr.Nickey Nova 02-21-2017 02:52 PM

Re: L78 Nova Rad Help
 
Big block Novas used a 3 core radiator. No clutch fan and no spacer. Stock fan was a 5 blade type, bolted directly to pump pulley. Even with a 3 core, it's close to the fan... A 4 core will work. Some guys do have 4 cores on there BB Novas.

L78_Nova 02-21-2017 02:55 PM

Re: L78 Nova Rad Help
 
What is the correct Fan PN I should be looking for ?

Mr.Nickey Nova 02-21-2017 03:12 PM

Re: L78 Nova Rad Help
 
3939001 is the PN!! The Parts Place Inc. carries a nice repop of this fan. Give them a call at 630-365-1800. Try a 1-800 first. Original fans if you can find one, go for big money. The repop fans will run you about $239.00.


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