My brand new radiator... destroyed.

MopaR&D said
I forgot to mention the fan spacing wasn't good either......

SO what actual fan/radiator clearance did you have. MP recommends 3/4". Would that have even been enough?

A little hard to make out but I use a 3/16" X 1" strap besides the biscuit on my 440. Attached at water pump and k-member....