Spal Fan Mount

[eliminator]

These are some pictures of the Spal Fan Mounting brackets I used on Juan's 289 car. Used the upper bracket that has been discussed on here before. This fan mount is made from aluminum and comes with the mounting hardware. I used the top mount then made my own bottom mount that worked out really good. The bottom fan mount does two things, it replaces the 2 steel brackets that hold the radiator in place, and gives you a good lower fan mount. The lower mounts are much lighter than the 2 steel brackets they replaced.

[scott]

i just installed a spal fan and reluctantly used the poly thru radiator connectors. is the top mount an item i could purchase ? i could fabricate the bottom mounts but i don't think i'm up to making that top mount

[eliminator]

You can purchase the mount I used. Brent found this bracket and there is a thread about the mount and where to puchase. I will do a search and see if I can find it.

[Brent]

The name of the supplier is Alumrad

Found them on the web.

(oops) (-:

[eliminator]

looks like their web site is shut down, they may be out of business.
www.alumarad.com

[twanita]

if someone could loan me a sample or supply a drawing, i might be able to make some up on a water jet. i would post a cost and see how many wanted in. jim o

[Justin Upchurch]

The site worked for me, but I didn't use the hotlink.

Justin

[bstandley1]

try
alumrad.com

[Brent]

http://www.alumrad.com/fans.htm


This link should work and has the mounts on it.

[scott]

i have less than 1/8" clearance between the fan motor and the sway bar. will i be able to mount the fan to an alumrad bracket and not have contact with the radiator and the nuts and bolts used to mount fan to bracket

[Brent]

If you have the large 2700 cfm Spal fan it will not fit. I had to have my sway bar changed to mount the large fan. The 2700 cfm fan is 2.78" thick. The trimline style low cfm fan is only 2.05" thick.

[Justin Upchurch]

Brent,

I just got a set of your brackets from Kelly, and I am about to take the radiator out and get the fan installed. How exactly does the bracket need to be bent and our there any measurements I need to be aware of? Also do I need a brake to bend the aluminum or will a 2X4 work?

Justin

[weaver]

Justin, the radiator in a 289 car is shorter than a 427 so his measurments won't work.

Alan

[Brent]

The top bracket is bent in a 90 and screwed to the radiator mount on top. The aluminum trim piece that covers the hood hinge then covers that part of the bracket. After you mount the top you will install the lower mount on the fan and let it hang below the radiator mount. Remove the L shaped lower radiator mounts and mark the aluminum fan mount so it is even with the lower radiator mount. Remove the lower fan mount and cut it on your mark. Install the bracket back on the fan and then install the radiator mount brackets. They actually clamp the lower fan mount in place.

I do not think you can get a clean sharp bend with a 2X4 on aluminum that thick.

[Justin Upchurch]

Brent,
Do I need to have the radiator out to install the top bracket?

Justin

[Brent]

No, the mount easily installs with the radiator in.

[Justin Upchurch]

Brent,
Can you PM me your # or call me at 713-881-7143. This is my office number, but it has a routing number that rings my cell at the same time.

Justin

[Brent]

You can call me at the dealership anytime

1-800-365-9220

[eliminator]

There are many ways to mount the Spal Fan.

[spd4me]

Rick
I noticed you had the rubber mounts on the fan. Do they rub against the radiator fins? Mine did and I took them off. I also noticed one of your fan blades has a small clip on the end closest to motor. Mine did to and I figured it was something used to balance blades.
Bob