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 |
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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.
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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
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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 |
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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.
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What is the correct Fan PN I should be looking for ?
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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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