Golden Jubilee
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Joined: Fri Oct 25, 2013 10:45 am
Location: Central Florida
Re: '54 IHC R-110 differential
Something else that I’ve noticed that I didn’t know before rebuilding this truck is that the engine bay could use some additional provisions for air passage. The original inline 6 was what the bay was designed for and putting a modern V-8 in changes the air flow dynamics. Had I known, I’d of had some louvers put in the inner fender panels for more options for air to flow out. I had to make cut outs in the panels to accommodate the M-II front suspension, so adding louvers would only have required me finding someone with a louver press. As it stands now, I feel that the heat maker under the hood produces more than the bay was designed for. The radiator is sufficient to cool it, but the residual air under the hood needs improved exit capabilities. Now the truck is all assembled and painted and it would be a real hassle to put them in.