Hey Folks-
I am putting a new electric fan on my aluminum radiator to replace the toasted one that came on it. The current fan has a shroud that allows it to strap to the exterior of the radiator. The new fan (two speed taurus) does not. A coworker of mine told me that using the mounting tabs that push through the radiator will cause pinhole leaks over time. Is this correct? Should I avoid using these mounting kits for my application? Thanks,

If you can I would avoid poking anything through my radiator.... I know some guys will disagree, but jegs and summit sells mounting brackets that mount the fan from the top and bottom.... If your on a budget, go to Home Depot or lowes and buy some L shape or steel brackets, then make your own.... Its up tp you bro.......:D Some guys I know have had leak problems going through the radiator, but some guys have not..... Most don't want to bother with trying to stilck anything even a temp rod through the radiator.......

Cool, I'll do that. Thanks.

I made some brackets for my new alum. radiator the shroud at the bottom of my taurus fan was perfect to fit in the gap, the top is held in with the push style fasteners.

I don't think it's a good idea. It's stress that the radiator was never designed for.

Maybe Don (Alumitech) has an opinion...or experience with this?

Ron

I don't think it's a good idea. It's stress that the radiator was never designed for.

Maybe Don (Alumitech) has an opinion...or experience with this?

Ron

dont risk it .. make brackets ...it will voiad any warranty from a manufacture .

Don

I made some brackets for my new alum. radiator the shroud at the bottom of my taurus fan was perfect to fit in the gap, the top is held in with the push style fasteners.

Sounds good, got any pics?

I'll definitely be making some brackets once I get it in my hands and can take a good look at it. Thanks!

yeah ill have to get some pics taken. Its going to be a tight look, I have a 5.3 stuffed in there Ill try to get theonline by tonight.

Cool, my fan will be here later this week, I'd like to get the car on the road for my wedding in a month!

Here's what I did. Cost about $15 in material and took 1/2 hour to do it.

http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/medium/Top_Small.jpg

http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/medium/Bottom_Small.jpg

Mike

Looks great -- thanks!

I am running an aluminum rad and taurus fan on my 65 elky and I love it :hurray: runs arounds 200-205 degrees on the hiway come into town it drops to190 or less! and i did make brackets for mine,1/2" strap on top and bottom (all the way across)bent into an L on both ens drilled some holes 1/4" bolts to hold the fan to the straps then mouted them to the rad. bolts. ps i did use a 2" hole saw bit and drill some vent holes to get more air flow at hiway speeds. hope this helps.

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z93/rodnamy/DSC_0099.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z93/rodnamy/DSC_0100.jpg

Well I have everything mounted and wired -- the fan kicks on just like it should. I am a little nervous about taking it on the road, I really don't want to overheat again. I'm going to try and hit the inspection lane on monday morning, and we'll see what happens. I may need to upgrade my alternator as well, it currently only has a stock model.