M35A3 Fan Killed Radiator - CAUTION

[wehring]

I was getting ready to leave for my Peoria IL trip this morning and heard a BOOM! The fan killed the radiator!

There is a 1/4" air line that comes in the top of the shroud and is held by an Adel clamp on a bracket. The fan blades hit that clamp and broke.

I will post pics...

Justin Wehring
979 997 3112

 

[hndrsonj]

Well at least it happened before you left.

 

[wehring]

pics

pics

 

[wehring]

Yup

I thought the same thing. At least here I have a full shop to take care of the drama. I had the rad out in about 2 hours. My rad guy will have it repaired by noon tomorrow. My critical path is the fan. I am going to check with Cat tomorrow and see if there is on in Houston.

I "may" be on the road tomorrow night to keep with the original schedule. Only time will tell.

Justin Wehring

 

[wsucougarx]

Ouchy Momma

 

[Mitymac]

Thanks for the heads up! Will make sure mine is out of the way!!

 

[Stan Leschert]

OW! Money!
Sorry mate.
I hope that you get back up and running without totally killing your credit card.

 

[jwaller]

maybe a 1k later it will be fixed.

 

[halftrack]

Sorry to hear that Justin. Hope fans are a common CAT part.

 

[BKubu]

Justin, if you need a radiator, contact McCLANAHAN in CA. He has a new radiator for an A3.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

DANG, Justin!
At least it happened pre-departure and you are in a good location for "intensive care".
Wishing you Best of Fortune with the repairs and ultimately the trip....


Remember to tell MURPHY that he's NOT WELCOME to ride along on this mission.

 

[wehring]

Bruce et all...

Thanks for the info.

The bracket only has one mounting hole! I have not fully investigated this but I assume the bracket was able to pivot into the path of the fan. Perhaps two holes will prevent this. I don't know yet... gotta look at it closer this weekend.

Justin Wehring

 

[jimk]

The radiator can be fixed by cutting the damaged tubes near the tank and soldering the ends shut

 

[wehring]

repair

Thanks. That is exactly how it is being repaired today. The core is brass and easy to work with.

Justin Wehring
979 997 3112

 

[wehring]

fan

Been looking around this morning... no luck. Anyone know where I can find a fan for the A3?

Justin Wehring
979 997 3112

 

[Alredneck]

Justin im in Memphis and have storage and some tools. Cat dealer not far and im only 7miles as the crows fly off I-55 ( the new place ) I got a truck or two ( the dodge is currently deceased )and trailer. Goodluck!

 

[wehring]

fan

OK, after several hours of searching I found the Borg Warner part number and supplier for the fan.

PN: 4735-38449-18

fanclutch.com (800) 525-0164 Ext 16

Hope this helps someone...

Justin Wehring
979 997 3112

 

[FireFighterHill]

Why not take the opportunity to replace it with a electric fan.

 

[wehring]

customer

Good idea but this truck is to stay stock... well except for the bob job.

Justin Wehring
979 997 3112

 

[Towerguy1]

I'm sure the A3 uses a different radiator than the A2, but does it use the same or simular bottom mounting system? (the 2 bolts through rubber gromets) Had a simular problem when the bottom of the radiator sheetmetal rusted out around the bolts releaseing them through the bottom. Then with road vibration the radiator slid back into the fan with rather bad results! Needless to say the A2's steel fan bored a hole through the radiator!!!

My point...... check all the mountings.....