Ford Zetec E Engine Supplement
The most common engine fitment is the Ford Zetec E, however, Ford Duratec, Ford Pinto and Ford Cosworth engine fitments are also available from GKD. Customers have also previously made their own engine and gearbox mounts for the Ford V4 and V6 as well as the Mazda and Rover V8 engines. Please consult GKD for advice on suitability. GKD are always ready to advise on engine builds and ancillary equipment.
Engine mounts
Discard the Ford engine mounts and use those provided by GKD as illustrated.
Fitting the Fan to the Radiator
Lay the radiator down flat, so that it is resting on the four mounting lugs (W) Ensure that the two mounting dowels (X) are pointing away from you at the top. Lay the fan on to the fins as far as possible over to the right. Align the fan mounting holes so that it is possible to guide a small screwdriver through the holes, and by carefully twisting it round to make a passage way through the fins. Assemble the fan to the radiator as shown using items (3 & 4)
Note: Be careful not to pierce the radiator tubes!
Installing the Radiator Assembly
Line up the bottom radiator mounting lug (W) with mounting bracket (Y) Mark the position of the top radiator mounting lug (W) on the top rail of the chassis at both sides. Drill a hole at these points, ensure that the locator dowels (X) are pointing upwards.
Insert four hex head self-tapping screws (8) through the bracket (Y) and new hole (Z) and the hole in the top chassis rail and into the plain holes of the mounting lugs (W) ensure that the screws are of a suitable size for the lug holes…
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