BAD MECHANICS - Thermostat and Radiator Fan Blade

Dana67Dart said

The reason the fan is hitting the hose is that it is almost center on the rad

The usual location is a few inches from the far left or right giving plenty of room for the hose to route correctly

Another strike against the "cool" aluminum radiators :poke:

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I was going to say the same. Wrong radiator for the app. I believe this radiator could be used for an electric water pump, as used in track racing. Possible have the input connection moved over and out of the way from the fan blade. Less of a cost than buying a new radiator. I would not cut the blades down for clearance, due to being out of balance and destroying the water pump seals and bearings often.