Nice, off to the junkyard I go, again. Maybe. Gonna try to align the belt a little better. Last belt smoked and looked to catch on fire.
Oh how we laughed, those were the days!!!
Northern Radiator & Taurus Fan install
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Nice, off to the junkyard I go, again. Maybe. Gonna try to align the belt a little better. Last belt smoked and looked to catch on fire.
Oh how we laughed, those were the days!!!
65ShelbyClone
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Just don't hold me to that. I haven't been under the hood of too many Fords of that vintage, so I don't know for sure. I know that some time in that span of years they used v-belt Sanden A/C compressors before all the V8s went to serpentine.
After a few days of googleing I found this thread, lucky me. I have a 65 with a 5.0 and I have been looking for an aluminum radiator that would let me use a taurus fan since I bought it before buying the radiator. I noticed that after you cut a peice fo the front metal (can't remember name) you are able to fit the fan. I have seen, gotten some recomendations on radiator but they are a little pricey for my budget right now. Since you have had it for a while hopefully you didn't replace it. I would like to know some things. How has the radiator worked, is it reliable, are you happy with the way it cools. I have read my issues with cooling, thats why I ask I see that you don't have your battery up front. do you have to relocate it in order for the radiator to fit? Also it doesn't have a drain plug has that been an issue. Last would you recomend it? Thanks Raul
The radiator and fan works great, I had some issues with my first fan relay controller (homemade), melted a relay, and went through two mechanical fan controllers. I was only using the high speed on the taurus fan.
I eventually came up with a redesigned fan controller (also homemade) with adjustable two speed control. Since it has been taking advantage of the low speed (set at 180), it hasn't needed to kick into high (set at 200) in hot weather with the AC on, the temp gauge reads about 190.
I think the battery could have stayed up front with a simple 90 degree remount of the battery tray.
To drain the radiator, I pull the bottom hose off. No big deal.
If you have decent fabrication skills and tools, I would recommend this mod. You might want to get an aftermarket fan control that brings the fan up to speed gradually, because the initial turn on can be hard on your electrical system if it's not up to it. Mine has a lot of modifications.
I eventually came up with a redesigned fan controller (also homemade) with adjustable two speed control. Since it has been taking advantage of the low speed (set at 180), it hasn't needed to kick into high (set at 200) in hot weather with the AC on, the temp gauge reads about 190.
I think the battery could have stayed up front with a simple 90 degree remount of the battery tray.
To drain the radiator, I pull the bottom hose off. No big deal.
If you have decent fabrication skills and tools, I would recommend this mod. You might want to get an aftermarket fan control that brings the fan up to speed gradually, because the initial turn on can be hard on your electrical system if it's not up to it. Mine has a lot of modifications.
Tim I used the measurements of summit and it looks like I will be able to keep the battery up front as long as I turn it 90 degrees. Which fan controller would you recomend, I was thinking of installing it with a relay as soon as the car turned on. I don't know much about that. I feel capable of doing everything needed in order to install the radiator, I will have to order it on Monday.Which hoses did you end up using if you remember, I was thinking of using some I had seen aluminum/chrome I believe they are universal if I can find some rubber ones. My electrical wiring is still the same 40+ year old harness, just the efi harness is what I have "new." As for a radiator overflow can I get anyone or should it hold a specific amount of water? Thanks once again. Raul
I don't have much input on aftermarket fan controllers, but here is a link to the DC Controls. The second one has the variable feature.
My upper hose is now a stainless steel flex type and the bottom I just walked through the local autoparts isles looking for the right diameter with the right bend. I had to cut some off to get it to fit, but it seems to be working good.
I would strongly recommend an alternator upgrade. The 95 amp 3G here would be good. Any bigger and you may have to run a double pulley or serpentine belt setup. I got mine with the pulley and interface plug with it.
Just about any overflow reservoir will work. I would say have at least a 20 oz capacity.
My upper hose is now a stainless steel flex type and the bottom I just walked through the local autoparts isles looking for the right diameter with the right bend. I had to cut some off to get it to fit, but it seems to be working good.
I would strongly recommend an alternator upgrade. The 95 amp 3G here would be good. Any bigger and you may have to run a double pulley or serpentine belt setup. I got mine with the pulley and interface plug with it.
Just about any overflow reservoir will work. I would say have at least a 20 oz capacity.
blown65
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Looks good, same radiator I have in my stang. I used a different fan but that looks like a good way to go. Hottest days, not even a hint of getting too hot now.
I'm going to keep the serpentine belt set up. Looks like I am going to have to go to a salvage yard and look for a 3g alternator, and see if I can find a starter from a 94 and get that out of the way. I was planning on upgrading in the future. Looks like I will be ordering the radiator hopefully today if not first thing Sunday along with an overflow tank. Thanks Raul
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