Now I'm in for it.

[PROCRAFT]

Placement of the rack is a potential problem for the radiator too!

Shouldn't be racks out there on a Tiger.

 

[Aladin Sane]

The car came with a new aluminum radiator. I set it in place today and the rack does not appear to cause any problems. I didn't take a wheel off to look at the steering geometry yet.

 

[260Alpine]

Aladin, Now we need a picture of your radiator in place too.

 

[Aladin Sane]

Maybe tomorrow. I just set it in the lower brackets and held it up against the frame at the top. I wanted to make sure the lower hose had clearance from the rack.

 

[260Alpine]

Could you measure width and height? The Griffin Tiger radiator is approximately 22" x 16" I think.

 

[Aladin Sane]

I sure can, I will do it tomorrow.

 

[260Alpine]

Thanks, When I get home in a month I get to work on my Alpine.

 

[Aladin Sane]

Whoa, you cut the hinge panel out of the front of the engine bay? Interesting.

 

[260Alpine]

Joel is known for his custom work!

 

[Barry]

Aladin,

I sent a PM to you.

 

[Aladin Sane]

So it appears the project originator was a pretty good hand at fabrication as well. He started a different approach to rad install. He fabricated these brackets and rails to hold the radiator at an rear leaning angle, leaving enough room for the lower hose to miss the rack, but keeping the hinge panel untouched.

 

[260Alpine]

Aladin, You want to patch the holes on each side where the horns were. That forces all the air through the radiator. Have you look at the steering geometry and measured your radiator?

 

[Aladin Sane]

Sorry, busy with prechristmas honeydew list today, no radiator or suspension pics today.

 

[Aladin Sane]

My guess the effectiveness of this rad install be hinge on the fan I select.

 

[260Alpine]

Joel, You have a bigger radiator.

 

[260Alpine]

The MGB guys like the 90's Volvo electric fan.

 

[260Alpine]

Link to Volvo electric fan info:

https://www.mgexp.com/forum/mg-engine-swaps-forum.40/volvo-fan.3304208/

 

[Charles Johns]

Will do, thanks for the info.

Welding everything to be sure is the best suggestion you could follow. The original 1725 made 103 pounds per foot torque. You will most likely make over twice that with ease. Torque is "twisting force" so any bracing you can do will be a plus for longevity...not to mention safety.

 

[Aladin Sane]

Ok a couple new pics today. Looks like there may be some bump steer in my geometry. The tie rods have a little downhill slant to them. On a brighter note, look like mostly new fittings, brake lines, shoes and calipers. And for those interested in the radiator, it is a Tru-Kool that measures 19"×22". It is set up for a small overflow catch can.

 

[260Alpine]

Aladin, Thanks for the pics! If the steering arms are MGB try swapping sides and flipping them over so the tie rod goes down from the top. With your high rack mount they may level out.