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sanborn · 12-17-2010, 08:46 AM

My 40 sedan has a 289 in it, the original firewall is intact(no cutting), and the front axle is a dropped 4" unit. It did require a custom oil pan with a true rear sump, the engine is mounted a little higher than standard due to the oil pump----I also needed the rear sump for cross-steering clearance. I have one inch of clearance between the engine and firewall but have no space for a mechanical fan with the thick radiator core. Thus, a electric pusher fan is required. If you used a thin aluminum two core radiator, you could get a low pitch mechanical fan in---I just didn't choose to do that. If I can figgure out how to post photos, I will do so----help?

12-17-2010, 08:46 AM	#19
sanborn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Shelbyville TN Posts: 174	Re: 1940 ford with a swap from the f/h to a s/b ford My 40 sedan has a 289 in it, the original firewall is intact(no cutting), and the front axle is a dropped 4" unit. It did require a custom oil pan with a true rear sump, the engine is mounted a little higher than standard due to the oil pump----I also needed the rear sump for cross-steering clearance. I have one inch of clearance between the engine and firewall but have no space for a mechanical fan with the thick radiator core. Thus, a electric pusher fan is required. If you used a thin aluminum two core radiator, you could get a low pitch mechanical fan in---I just didn't choose to do that. If I can figgure out how to post photos, I will do so----help?