Is it possible to mount the fluidyne radiator in the lay down position so that I can mount the ac condenser up front?
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YES! I did just that, although you may have more room with it verticle instead of
laying down. Mine is the largest aluminum condensor that will fit and it's against the
Fluidyne radiator with only a foam sealing strip in between. There's only 1/4"
clearance to the old fan mounts as you may can see below. It's a very tight fit! I also
have a Sanden rotary compressor and a new aluminum evaporator under the dash. I'm running
R134A and I get down to as low as 39� at the vents on a hot 95-100� Georgia day. I
relayed the sucker fans straight off the starter solenoid with a 30amp breaker and using
the thermostat switch on the radiator and the A/C clutch to trip the relay. That way the
fans come on when the temp gets to 180� or the A/C is cut on. You have to use the breaker
unless you want to use a larger fuse than 30amps because the initial draw will sometimes
pop a 30amp fuse and the breaker will reset itself and you'll still have fans. So far, my
engine temp stays below 180� even with the A/C on.
laying down. Mine is the largest aluminum condensor that will fit and it's against the
Fluidyne radiator with only a foam sealing strip in between. There's only 1/4"
clearance to the old fan mounts as you may can see below. It's a very tight fit! I also
have a Sanden rotary compressor and a new aluminum evaporator under the dash. I'm running
R134A and I get down to as low as 39� at the vents on a hot 95-100� Georgia day. I
relayed the sucker fans straight off the starter solenoid with a 30amp breaker and using
the thermostat switch on the radiator and the A/C clutch to trip the relay. That way the
fans come on when the temp gets to 180� or the A/C is cut on. You have to use the breaker
unless you want to use a larger fuse than 30amps because the initial draw will sometimes
pop a 30amp fuse and the breaker will reset itself and you'll still have fans. So far, my
engine temp stays below 180� even with the A/C on.
[qb]Use the strip to block the air from going over the top and not
through the fins[/qb].
[qb]Here, the dryer is nestled tightly below the headlamp bar and
can still be viewed easily.[/qb]
[qb]Notice the condensor size, which goes all the way to the bottom
nicely.[/qb]
My next project will be to make two custom water tubes and a stainless shroud which
will allow me to move the fans back at an angle.� That way the air will move over the
entire radiator fins and not just where the fans are.� This should also improve the
capacity for cooling.
[This message has been edited by Pantera1252 (edited 06-25-2002).]
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Originally posted by Pantera1252:
YES! I did just that, although you may have more room with it verticle instead of
laying down. Mine is the largest aluminum condensor that will fit and it's against the
Fluidyne radiator with only a foam sealing strip in between. There's only 1/4"
clearance to the old fan mounts as you may can see below. It's a very tight fit! I also
have a Sanden rotary compressor and a new aluminum evaporator under the dash. I'm running
R134A and I get down to as low as 39� at the vents on a hot 95-100� Georgia day. I
relayed the sucker fans straight off the starter solenoid with a 30amp breaker and using
the thermostat switch on the radiator and the A/C clutch to trip the relay. That way the
fans come on when the temp gets to 180� or the A/C is cut on. You have to use the breaker
unless you want to use a larger fuse than 30amps because the initial draw will sometimes
pop a 30amp fuse and the breaker will reset itself and you'll still have fans. So far, my
engine temp stays below 180� even with the A/C on.
[qb]Use the strip to block the air from going over the top and not
through the fins[/qb].
[qb]Here, the dryer is nestled tightly below the headlamp bar and
can still be viewed easily.[/qb]
[qb]Notice the condensor size, which goes all the way to the bottom
nicely.[/qb]
My next project will be to make two custom water tubes and a stainless shroud which
will allow me to move the fans back at an angle.� That way the air will move over the
entire radiator fins and not just where the fans are.� This should also improve the
capacity for cooling.
[This message has been edited by Pantera1252 (edited 06-25-2002).]
What are the measurements of your condenser?