I have seen a few radiators get eaten by fan blades. This is usually blamed on bad motor mounts. Somet I mes it happens on a jump or just a cow crossing.
Also seen several happen on 4wd247 show..
Well here is what I am doing about it...
The before
and after
I welded in a piece 1in wide peice of flat stock. Just welded the end and a few tacks. I didn't do a full weld on the tank side, ti make it easy to remove, and also so I dont make a hole. The top is about 1/8 away from the cooling tubes. I don't expect a significant loss in cooling from the rad. Less of an issue with diesel is my understanding. My biggest concern is that dirt will pile up. Maybe I should have left larger gaps on the bottom.
Thought I would share, I haven't seen this done before. I have an oem rad I may mock up a solution for also.
This is the 4row rad from Amazon that is made for a 1hdt, so the tab is moved over a little.
Also seen several happen on 4wd247 show..
Well here is what I am doing about it...
The before
and after
I welded in a piece 1in wide peice of flat stock. Just welded the end and a few tacks. I didn't do a full weld on the tank side, ti make it easy to remove, and also so I dont make a hole. The top is about 1/8 away from the cooling tubes. I don't expect a significant loss in cooling from the rad. Less of an issue with diesel is my understanding. My biggest concern is that dirt will pile up. Maybe I should have left larger gaps on the bottom.
Thought I would share, I haven't seen this done before. I have an oem rad I may mock up a solution for also.
This is the 4row rad from Amazon that is made for a 1hdt, so the tab is moved over a little.