You could remove the stock fan blade for more clearance and get a good brand electric with a shroud. Set it up to come one with a thermostat, should work fine. Also without the fan you don't need that deep pulley, shorten the pump shaft, switch to a flat pulley and there's your room for the electic unit.


It's easier to get forgiveness than permission!
1946 1/2-Ton Chevy
1953 Chevy 3/4-ton Factory Stakebed