Adam,
All the waterpumps have the pulley on the pump in the same place. I used
late model waterpumps on my 3 main with no problem and the pulleys aligned
perfectly.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Bradley" <ambradley@yahoo.com>
To: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Cc: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2001 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: More hints (helpful? I dunno)
> 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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>
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