1936 Truck restoration

[1stford]

Originally Posted by 36tudordeluxe

Noticed in earlier picture the engine had Merc heads and now has Ford heads; have you decided how you will handle fan, generator and upper radiator hose issues? BTW, that's a beautiful job you're doing; would look great in my garage as well!

Great question. I ordered a set of outlets for my heads from Flathead Jack. I'm thinking I'm going to use a flex radiator hose to get it where it needs to go. I'm hoping I don't have a fan and generator issue but your question makes me think I might?

[36tudordeluxe]

Originally Posted by 1stford

Great question. I ordered a set of outlets for my heads from Flathead Jack. I'm thinking I'm going to use a flex radiator hose to get it where it needs to go. I'm hoping I don't have a fan and generator issue but your question makes me think I might?

I never did figure out a way to keep the mechanical fan but I think there're others on this site who have. I went with an electric fan and alternator; it was a tight fit but have no regrets.

[1stford]

Originally Posted by 36tudordeluxe

I never did figure out a way to keep the mechanical fan but I think there're others on this site who have. I went with an electric fan and alternator; it was a tight fit but have no regrets.

I have not hooked the radiator up yet so I didn't know that was a problem, bummer. Maybe someone will give me some feed back as to what they did to correct the issue. I want to keep the mechanical fan and factory look.