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Anyone have trouble with a Walker Radiator with AC

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by RichardW, Oct 21, 2012.

  1. RichardW
    Joined: Dec 9, 2007
    Posts: 84

    RichardW
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    I am putting air conditioning on my Model A and talking to a friend the other day, he told me he had trouble keeping his engine cool with the Walker with the condenser in front. He ended up using a remote condenser under the car. His problem was that it would get hot standing still but was fine moving. That to me sounds like not enough fan. So the question is was this just an anomaly or has someone else had a similar problem. I really don't want the condenser under the car. The particulars of mine: '31 Sedan with stock hood, stock 283 2bbl, Model A grill shell 16" spal fan puller.
    The Walker I am considering is: C-Ac487-2
     
  2. larryj
    Joined: Jan 21, 2011
    Posts: 122

    larryj
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    from Madison AL

    My full hooded '34 has sat in stopped traffic in 90+ degrees for a half hour with no problem. Am using a 16" Flex Fan an inch and a half from the radiator with one of Walker's shrouds.
     
  3. olscrounger
    Joined: Feb 23, 2008
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    Have done several 40 with walkers like this with a.c. condensor on the front with no issues
     
  4. I never had any problems with a Walker Radiator with the condenser on front.

    A wise decision would be to use a zips riser and use a good engine driven fan. HRP
     
  5. 40grit
    Joined: Jul 1, 2012
    Posts: 230

    40grit
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    The key word here is shroud. When you are taxing the cooling system on a vehicle the shroud is imperative. It will allow (force) the fan to pull air through every square inch of the radiator vastly improving the efficiency.

    John L
     

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