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Currently have a V-12 in my rat rod. The engine over heated while idling. Had the radiator cleaned and it was mentioned my radiator can't handle the volume of water moved for the engine. Could this cooling issue be solved by adding a 16 inch electrical phan? Needs some opinions.
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I'd PM Rap'emPappy, he would know.

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If the radiator is getting hot at idle only but is fine otherwise, then an electric fan will help.
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From the previous post forum, a mention of overheating on the V12 from Coyoterun

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I live in the heart of crop irrigation. V-12s were a very popular motor here for powering irrigation pumps. .60 over was the max. on them. Some have tried overbores and sleeved back. They weren't very successful. However they ran 24/7 under full load. I have a running V-12, I put in a 1-ton truck. It's only bored .30, and I'm having trouble with overheating due to accumulated rust, mineral deposites and crud in the water jacket. I've tried everything I can think of to clean it up.
I hope to evenually find a radiator big enough to cool it. Good luck and glad to hear another V12 is being brought back to life. Cayoterun, Marvin, Okla.
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