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Joe K · 02-28-2025, 11:01 AM

Check the "quality" of the new blade. Compare it dimensionally to the previous blade.

Supposedly new is made to the same dimensions as the old - but overseas being overseas also implies overseas quality control. As in frequently inadequate. Venders are not to blame for this but if you find something egregious in your comparison, they may replace it for you gratus.

Check also that the radiator/pump discharge connector is "matched." Model As exist in two persona - 28-29/lower radiator and 30-31/higher radiator. The casting/connection above the water pump is different between the two personas and you can't mis-match well.

Your radiator is likely NOT an original Ford radiator. More likely someone's "idea" of what constitutes a Ford Model A radiator. Angles/positions of the connections may be different than the original Ford design as 1950s, 60's, 70's, later producers continued to make a "mostly acceptable" product. One thinks of JC Whitney who produced a "replacement" radiator. Even Sears/Allstate was in this game.

A solution may be found in replacing the upper straight cylindrical radiator hose with a "near straight" hose found at your auto parts dealer.

I myself have a Gordon-Smith Compressor which is obviously "made of parts" including a dual tank/foundation with welded landing pads for the radiator mount - the height of the radiator is "not quite right" even though the 30-31 Radiator is matched to a 30-31 Water Pump discharge neck. I had your interference here and solved it by purchasing and cutting down a later model "bent" hose from Autozone.

Suggestions. Let us know what you find.

Joe K

02-28-2025, 11:01 AM	#2
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,608	Re: Fan Blade Check the "quality" of the new blade. Compare it dimensionally to the previous blade. Supposedly new is made to the same dimensions as the old - but overseas being overseas also implies overseas quality control. As in frequently inadequate. Venders are not to blame for this but if you find something egregious in your comparison, they may replace it for you gratus. Check also that the radiator/pump discharge connector is "matched." Model As exist in two persona - 28-29/lower radiator and 30-31/higher radiator. The casting/connection above the water pump is different between the two personas and you can't mis-match well. Your radiator is likely NOT an original Ford radiator. More likely someone's "idea" of what constitutes a Ford Model A radiator. Angles/positions of the connections may be different than the original Ford design as 1950s, 60's, 70's, later producers continued to make a "mostly acceptable" product. One thinks of JC Whitney who produced a "replacement" radiator. Even Sears/Allstate was in this game. A solution may be found in replacing the upper straight cylindrical radiator hose with a "near straight" hose found at your auto parts dealer. I myself have a Gordon-Smith Compressor which is obviously "made of parts" including a dual tank/foundation with welded landing pads for the radiator mount - the height of the radiator is "not quite right" even though the 30-31 Radiator is matched to a 30-31 Water Pump discharge neck. I had your interference here and solved it by purchasing and cutting down a later model "bent" hose from Autozone. Suggestions. Let us know what you find. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.