Re: 1938 Super 8 1605 - adventures with a newbie

Posted by kevinpackard On 2023/7/25 23:58:05

I didn't like that the car no longer had a fuel filter, and I didn't want to put one on the suction side of the pump due to pressure loss. I didn't want it to be down by the fuel pump because it would be nearly impossible to reach once the fenders and sidemounts are on. So that left the area right in front of the carb.

I used the original fuel line as a pattern (I will keep it stored) and bent a new line. I had to replace the brass fittings on the fuel pump and the carb because the original line was female at both ends. I put the fuel filter in line close to the carb. I don't know that I like it being so close to the manifold, but I don't have any other space.

Replaced the threaded rod we had originally used to hold the fan pulley in place. Used grade 8 bolts this time, and they don't stick out.

I also finally got an electric fan. Lots of choices out there, but I ended up going with a Flex-a-Lite 238 . The fan blades are supposed to be quieter and move more air....we'll see.

Fan is mounted with a kit where the mounts can be unscrewed from the engine side. That way I can remove the fan to do service if needed, without having to take off the radiator. There is about 2-3" between the electric fan and the fan pulley.

Now I need to figure out the wiring side of things. That will be exciting. I'm going to use a variable speed controller so the fan is not always running at full speed...that should help to keep the noise down. The underside of the dash is an absolute jungle and I have no idea what goes where. I'm hoping to tie into the old fan wiring for part of it (manual switch).

-Kevin

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  Clear radiator.jpg (148.87 KB)