Reply to "Overheating"

Thank you for the explanation of theory on the lay down radiator modification, Mr. DeRyke. I've always thought it was for air flow maximization under the vehicle's chassis. I was contemplating this, but as my Pantera has new pusher fans, and has never gone over 120 even when my heart was beating close to 200, I'll wait to lay down the radiator until it is time to install new sucker fans with a shroud.

If I may ask your opinion on another topic, I hope you'll indulge me. I posted a 100 Amp NAPA alternator installation procedure, but new to this Bulliten Board, I posted it in the 'Announcements' section a week or so ago. The concern I have is it is VERY CLOSE to the engine block in the back, being about 1" thicker than the original alternator, also it is 6" diameter, and VERY CLOSE TO THE FRONT ENGINE ACCESS PANEL, and I put the smaller fan from the smaller alternator on for clearance purposes, so my concern is, in your opinion, is there any risk of overheating of this alternator, due to restricted airflow through it?

I love it, it powers everything with real authority at low RPM (which raises a question, are they safe at hi RPM, I don't know if this alternator was originally from a Semi Truck, RV, or what.) My car starts in under 1 second flat, even if it hasn't been driven in a week or two. But safety is always important.

Thank you for the dedication you have to answering everybody's technical questions. I will try to help with information when I can, and I think I can manage to get my 'New Topic Posts' under the right section from now on, with the exception of tonight's previous Post on Windshield Wiper Motor Overhaul. Sorry, I was surfing various Posts and wanted to contribute something helpful since it was raining this evening.

Respectfully,

Ron Norman