[alfa] RE: GTV Electric Fan Conversion

["Dean Mericas" <dmericas@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dave --

I mounted mine in front of the radiator.  Tight fit, but it works great and
clears up the front of the engine compartment.

Dean Mericas
Ann Arbor, MI
1974 2000 GTV
1965 TR4

> -----Original Message-----
> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2004 18:58:58 -0800
> From: "David Johnson" <speedsixer@domain.elided>
> Subject: [alfa] GTV Electric Fan Conversion
>
> There has been a little chatter on this topic lately, so
> maybe someone can answer my question. What is the clearance
> between the radiator and the front of the water pump on a
> GTV? I have been assembling parts and the fan I bought is 2
> 1/2 inches deep. I figure I need 3 inches just to be on the
> safe side. The current nylon fan appears to slip over the
> shaft on the front of the water pump. Unless that shaft is
> removable, I don't think I have 3 inches clearance. What are
> my options, buy a super thin fan from Vintage Air? Put in an
> Alfetta water pump? What have you other guys done?
>
> Dave
> 74 GTV
> LA CA
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