Thread: 55.2-59 Radiator to fan clearance
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Old 03-08-2024, 02:20 PM   #2
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Re: Radiator to fan clearance

3/8 just flat seems too close. 7/8 is tight.

3/8 doesn't give you any wiggle room for sheet metal movement or motor mount movement at all. Up through 59 these frames were designed to flex a bit over rough ground and things are going to wiggle a bit expecially on driveway entrance and exit ramps.
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