Fan problems

[cashes65]

I have a 65 Belvedere 440 in the stock location with a meziere electric pump and electric fan. I am wondering if anyone has used a pusher fan to free up space and if so does it cool well?

 

[bm02tj]

If you find the right one as a fan pushes better than it can pull

 

[cashes65]

That does make sense

 

[Dan64]

I'm told that puller fans set up properly will flow some more air across the radiator than a pusher due to the ability to use a shroud with a puller which funnels the air . I'm going to be in the same boat as you as these early b bodies are a little tight for room up front. I was told by two radiator companies not to worry and just use good pusher fans with a good radiator ,26" if you can,and it will be fine.

 

[Cranky]

All of my fans threw full beers at me......on a serious note, I used one of those old style sewing machine motor type deals that belt drives the pump and fan and never had a problem. Didn't always look the best but have always been low buck and it's worked well for me. Car was a 68 road runner, 440 spooling 7300 in the traps.

 

[AndersonTommy]

I just switched to a pusher fan to free up space and I still cool down just as fast.

 

[cashes65]

Thanks for the input guys

 

[dvw]

If you remove the latch assy and pin the hood the radiator can be mounted in front of the core support. Then there us room for a real fan. Pushers are not as efficient.
Doug