That's all right. It's what I get for not measuring.
I debated getting an early water pump, as it doesn't have the shaft
extension, but then was concerned that either the pulley wouldn't bolt
on, or worse wouldn't line up. My alternator is still in the stock
location.
The other option is getting rid of the spacer, moving the alternator,
and replacing the crankshaft pulley. That would work, but then makes
it very difficult to put the smog pump back in should California change
its smog check laws.
--- datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
> Adam,
>
> Sorry, I thought it would fit. It is by far the thinnest electric fan
> I know
> of and it does fit the rad core like it was made for it. N'est pas?
>
> I moved the rad forward to fit another electric fan I had. There is
> no
> problem with that. I used 240Z plastic seat spacers :) I moved it
> further
> forward than you did. The hardware store where I live sells nylon
> spacers
> which may be able to be used. I would check a hardware store. You can
> also
> use thick rubber and a punch a hole in them for the bolts.
>
> The final solution is to take off the waterpump spacer but you'll
> have to
> use an early style waterpump pulley. Then you'll have plenty of
> room!!
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Adam Bradley" <ambradley@yahoo.com>
> To: "datsun" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2001 1:34 AM
> Subject: More hints (helpful? I dunno)
>
>
> > I learned something today - an electric fan (Flex-a-lite 110)
> doesn't
> > fit in front of the stock late 1600 water pump! And that's with
> the
> > reverse threaded screw off.
> >
> > I did something that hopefully won't get me in trouble later. I
> moved
> > the radiator about 1/2" forward by putting washers between between
> the
> > radiator supports and the car body, which moved the radiator
> forward.
> > With that, I've only got 1/4" or so clearance between the water
> pump
> > and the fan. The hood still closes...
> >
> > All is good now, but I also bought new radiator hoses from my local
> > dealer. They fit but do not have the braided cover. The bottom
> hose
> > is so close to the crankshaft pulley and fan belt that I'm going to
> > zip-tie it to the now unused radiator shroud holes.
> >
> > OK, now I'm just waiting on new front brakes (pistons, lines, etc.)
> so
> > I can actually move my car and test this electric fan.
> >
> > =====
> > Adam
> > '70 1600 SPL311-28181
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