In the construction process of a custom or classic truck (or any other type of vehicle, for that matter), certain necessities must be included to complete the vehicle and drive it on the road. These don’t include things such as air conditioning, a stereo system, and power brakes (though some may argue against this). They do include things such as a fuel system, hydraulic brakes, steering, wheels and tires, an engine, and other similar necessities if you expect to actually drive your pickup.
This brings us to the cooling system. Nearly every hydrocarbon-burning internal combustion motor needs one to maintain normal operating temperatures. Yet even though a radiator does a great job of dissipating heat from hot, pressurized engine coolant, it’s not enough. There must be sufficient airflow through the cooling fins of the radiator to help it remove engine-heat energy from the coolant flowing through its core. The simple solution is a fan mounted to the water-pump pulley, of course. However, as many who have ventured down this path will tell you, this isn’t always the easiest solution. Clearance problems, excessive noise, and horsepower draw from the motor are some of the downsides to a basic flex fan. Even a clutch fan doesn’t always provide the solution to the problem, since clearance and the need for a fan shroud remain obstacles to an efficient engine-cooling system.
Yet, as difficult as the problem may seem, there is a simple solution: Use an electric fan. The advantages fans provide are that they work well in tight clearance situations, most have their own shrouds, they are available in various sizes, and they are very versatile in regard to mounting locations. In addition, they can be either manually or thermostatically controlled. Come to think of it, we’ve just described some of the traits associated with the Terminator Fan kits from Scott’s Manufacturing. These kits are available in diameters ranging from 13 to 16 inches, and they use a slim and powerful 3 ¾-inch electric motor with a low 12-amp draw. When attached to the efficiently designed blade of the shrouded Terminator Fan, they move a high rate of air through the radiator, whether mounted in front of the core to push the air or behind the core to pull the air through. Best of all, they are versatile, can be ordered in many configurations, and are only some of the cooling products Scott’s Manufacturing offers—other products include oil coolers, tranny coolers, mini-fans, Flow-Cooler water pumps, and mounting hardware. No matter what the application, Scott’s Manufacturing can probably put together a cooling equation that’ll work for you.