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Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:00 pm

http://66.225.214.60/squareback68/T3FullFlow.html

Comments on the use of washers between the case and shroud? Seemed like a reasonable thing to do.

Max

Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:58 am

as long as you aren't losing any cooling air from gap, shouldn't be a problem...

Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:30 am

When you install the large inner fan just make sure you have no clearance issues against the housing.

Wed Apr 11, 2007 3:14 pm

It can be done without grinding the case, or spacing it out. Those pictures are of Jim Adney's installation.

Wed Apr 11, 2007 4:12 pm

Got it. Although I'm not a big fan of those barbed fittings. Or all those extra angles.

Thanks! 8)

Max

Wed Apr 11, 2007 4:13 pm

the secret is the Gene Berg type 3 full flow pump cover

Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:16 pm

The Gene Berg kit does a good job but it's still a very tight fit back there. My fan housing still required very minor clearancing.

Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:22 pm

localboymark wrote: The Gene Berg kit does a good job but it's still a very tight fit back there. My fan housing still required very minor clearancing.
Really? Ok thanks for the warning I need a berg fullflow for my 2 liter. what clearancing is involved send or post pictures.
Thanks Mark

Don

Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:32 pm

FASTBACKDON wrote: localboymark wrote: The Gene Berg kit does a good job but it's still a very tight fit back there. My fan housing still required very minor clearancing.
Really? Ok thanks for the warning I need a berg fullflow for my 2 liter. what clearancing is involved send or post pictures.
Thanks Mark

Don

Really minor though, Don. Mainly one of the raised "fins" on the rear molded into the housing for strengthening. I'll see if I can find a pic of it. If not I have to raise it up and crawl under there for some pics for Brian so I'll try to get some as best as possible.

Like I said; it's a tight fit. God forbid it leaks from one of the fittings. :x I'd have to take apart the entire fan housing etc. just to get to it.

Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:32 pm

Unless I am mistaken, the only difference between the Berg type-1 and type-3 kits are the fittings. I just changed the fittings on mine.

Max

Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:57 pm

I really like my engine builders plan. No angles... No adjusting anything...

If you look closely, there is a brass block off between the holes.

Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:01 pm

Max Welton wrote: Unless I am mistaken, the only difference between the Berg type-1 and type-3 kits are the fittings. I just changed the fittings on mine.

Max

Yeah it's got a different brass fitting that's slightly clearanced on one side to clear the fan housing.

Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:17 pm

You guys were right. :D

The fan did touch the shroud with those spacers. And I did have to take some material off one of the ribs to clear the right side of the pump cover.

See updates: http://66.225.214.60/squareback68/T3FullFlow.html

Max

Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:37 pm

FASTBACKDON wrote: the secret is the Gene Berg type 3 full flow pump cover
True...but the Berg pressure regulating unit is the better choice. Keeps your oil filter from exploding ;)

P.S. I like Phillip's solution the best!

Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:53 am

notched has the right idea...no reason for messing with anything else....then you can stil run the cool 1500 super oil pump cover :wink:

Tue May 01, 2007 9:18 pm

Now we're cookin. 8)

I will make a bracket to place the filter farther forward and a little higher. But there it is.

Max

Wed May 02, 2007 6:00 pm

Here are some pics of how mine was done. Had to shave some material off the back of the shroud as well as shave some meat off the brass fitting.

This filter mount worked for me since I have merged headers and no heater boxes.

Wed May 02, 2007 8:00 pm

Don't know if I like the filter that close to the headers. It will add heat to the oil.
And, it looks like you are not an IRS engine with the cross member.

Wed May 02, 2007 8:19 pm

Agree, Russ. I fab'd a simple bracket to use the bumper mounting location with just longer bolts. My oil filter sits above the driver's side bumper bracket and the steel braided hoses clear the headers by a few inches. Now if I could only get the breather box hoses to run so cleanly. :evil:

Wed May 02, 2007 8:23 pm

Killer installation. Gives me ideas when I get ready freshen up the motor in my square.