I am looking at an engine dress up kit on Ebay from Skip White with the chrome alternator, power steering pump, long water pump, and pulleys with belts #371651041586. I finally bought a 400 sbc to rebuild with a small cam and stock heads and Quadrapuke for my Mirage that has been patiently waiting 7 yrs in the garage (+ 17 yrs in Arizona before I got it).I wasn't going to tear it down because it actually runs pretty nice, but the guy said it smokes a little sometimes, and I don't want to take it back out later, so I will get er done now.
My question is, Will that kit be ok if I use an aluminum radiator (Champion) with a 14" electric fan, and do you think the steering shaft will clear the power steering pump? I know it is 3/4" longer than the short water pump. Also, would I be better off with two smaller electric fans to maybe free up a little extra room in the middle if needed?
Thanks for any advice. I haven't been on here for quite a while; building a house, losing a job (Paper mill shut down) almost got a divorce, kid in college ..... You know, Life! So I hope to get the old girl (the mirage) back on her feet so I can actually drive it someday. Most of the body work is done but still a shell and a lot of work to go, but I hope to have it moving under power this summer. Thanks again.