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gldevall · 03-25-2003, 10:12 PM

I am planning on running 2 14" Perma Cool electric fans on my new motor. A guy at work told me not to use the nylon fastners to attach them to the radiator, b/c it could rub a hole in the copper tubing. Has anyone else ever heard of this?

Blue Beard · 03-25-2003, 10:33 PM

Never heard of that...............thought they bolted up to the existing shroud bolts.................

**swervin ervin** · 03-25-2003, 11:39 PM

I have my fans laying right on the radiator, but not mounted with the nylon zip straps. I don't like the idea of sticking the things through my radiator. I doubt they would cause harm or else they would come out with something better by now, right? But I still wouldn't use them either. Make some mounting straps out of some flat metal and fasten it to the top and bottom of the radiator. If they do indeed lay against the radiator, like they should, you don't want them sliding around, or this will eventually rub a hole.

gchemist · 03-26-2003, 01:29 AM

I won't use ties either.

For details follow this link.

Senor_paco · 03-26-2003, 03:35 AM

Nah, nylon isn't abrasive. THe most it'll do is rub off the paint, and maybe put a nice shine on the copper. To each their own..

79BIG10 · 03-26-2003, 04:08 AM

True but metal will be stronger for sure.

gldevall · 03-26-2003, 09:41 AM

Should they be mounted even or staggered like the pics g provided?

Low87 · 03-26-2003, 09:48 AM

Dave mounted his side by side I believe, he ought to be on later and can post some pictures. Basically whatever you prefer.

**swervin ervin** · 03-26-2003, 10:22 AM

Here's an old pic of how mine are mounted. But my fans are not Perma Cools. My fans are Spals. It doesn't really matter where they are location wise. Gerardo mounted his the way he did because they were to big to have side by side.

LOHRTBT · 03-26-2003, 11:49 AM

Mine looks identical to Mike's!

gldevall · 03-26-2003, 12:02 PM

Boy, you guys are such great help. In the short time I have been on here I haved gained so much knowledge. Thanks for everything guys and keep up the good work.

79BIG10 · 03-26-2003, 12:14 PM

Dave what did you use to mount yours with? I'm going to use the same fan setup you got.

03-25-2003, 10:12 PM	#1
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Electric fans I am planning on running 2 14" Perma Cool electric fans on my new motor. A guy at work told me not to use the nylon fastners to attach them to the radiator, b/c it could rub a hole in the copper tubing. Has anyone else ever heard of this? __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

03-25-2003, 10:33 PM	#2
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Never heard of that...............thought they bolted up to the existing shroud bolts................. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-25-2003, 11:39 PM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I have my fans laying right on the radiator, but not mounted with the nylon zip straps. I don't like the idea of sticking the things through my radiator. I doubt they would cause harm or else they would come out with something better by now, right? But I still wouldn't use them either. Make some mounting straps out of some flat metal and fasten it to the top and bottom of the radiator. If they do indeed lay against the radiator, like they should, you don't want them sliding around, or this will eventually rub a hole. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

03-26-2003, 01:29 AM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	I won't use ties either. For details follow this link. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

03-26-2003, 04:08 AM	#6
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	True but metal will be stronger for sure. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-26-2003, 03:35 AM	#5
Senor_paco Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 441	Nah, nylon isn't abrasive. THe most it'll do is rub off the paint, and maybe put a nice shine on the copper. To each their own..

03-26-2003, 09:41 AM	#7
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Should they be mounted even or staggered like the pics g provided? __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

03-26-2003, 09:48 AM	#8
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Dave mounted his side by side I believe, he ought to be on later and can post some pictures. Basically whatever you prefer. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

03-26-2003, 10:22 AM	#9
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Here's an old pic of how mine are mounted. But my fans are not Perma Cools. My fans are Spals. It doesn't really matter where they are location wise. Gerardo mounted his the way he did because they were to big to have side by side.

03-26-2003, 11:49 AM	#10
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Mine looks identical to Mike's! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-26-2003, 12:02 PM	#11
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Boy, you guys are such great help. In the short time I have been on here I haved gained so much knowledge. Thanks for everything guys and keep up the good work. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

03-26-2003, 12:14 PM	#12
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Dave what did you use to mount yours with? I'm going to use the same fan setup you got. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

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