[DeTomaso] Fluidyne and Spal fan issue with Mounting fans

[Michael J Becker]

Clay,
I have the Flex-a-lite 2-fan shroud, but this could probably work with other
fans as well.  I just fabricated brackets using scrap polished stainless.
They are pop-riveted to the top and bottom radiator panels.  There is just a
small amount of clearance between the panel and the coolant tubes, so be
very careful when drilling.  I used a sleeve on the drill bit, but just to
be sure I drilled very slow and with very little pressure.  Also use a
relatively short rivet so you don't risk damaging a tube while inserting it.
The mounting screw which attaches to the shroud is just a long screw
(secured with a nut) on the piece of sheet metal.  Here are some pictures...
http://www.sandiegopanteras.com/temp/radbrack.htm

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of clay willmott
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 6:51 AM
To: List Pantera
Subject: [DeTomaso] Fluidyne and Spal fan issue with Mounting fans



 
I removed my fluidyne/fan assembly that was recently installed prior to my
purchase with the push in style pins.  They are the type that is pushed
through the core.
 
I have had the radiator pressure checked and it tests fine.
I have now taken the radiator and fan set up to 2 shops where it sat for a
week and then I was told they cant mount it or are afraid to weld on it.  I
have called 4-5 other shops-no luck or they suggested the push in pins
again.  The aftermarket plastic brackets that push through into the fans do
not match up on the edges of the radiator and dont work.
 
 
Is there an easy way a DIY can get this done?  The fans and radiator are
identical to the pic/catalog on the PIM.site if a visual would be helpful.
 
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
 
Thanks
 
Clay
 
 
 
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