Clearance issues with Alum. Rad. / Electric Fan

[AILapua]

Greetings,

A new install of the aluminium rad with the electric fan (79 factory J10 set-up, 360). The clearance between the end of the water pump shaft to the electric fan is not more than 1/4".

My question, is this the typical clearance?

Thank you,
Ai

[Brent]

No, that isn't typical. Did you tighten down the bolts that hold the fan to the shroud all the way?

[AILapua]

Greetings,

The gap between the fan to the shroud is not more than 1/16". I do not believe the fan should be mated against the shroud, or there would be no need for the rubber feet under the mounting points of the fan.

One other point I wish to make. The aluminium rad. itself is not true, when laid on a flat surface, one corner is 3/8" off the flat, it has a teader todder effect. But this is still not enough to cause the clearance issues.

Thank you,
Ai

[T-Boy's GW]

I installed one in my 88 GW last week and have at least 1 inch of clearance.
You do need to compress the rubber feet on the fan.