RE: Re: ElectricCoolingFan?

[renarac@domain.elided]

Well here's even more options for the fan...
A few months ago people were complaining that the fan clutch
for an early "screw on" style was expensive. I just stopped by Big
Wheel because my fan clutch has taken a dump. The cost is
$43.99. Why are people getting bent over for this?
The manufacturer is Airtex. It shares the number with
Some Jag's and AMC inline 6's. Those are the ones
that I noticed in a quick glance.
Anyway, I seem to remember reading $75-$150?
I'd rather stick with the clutch...and for $50 with tax
I might as well.
I'll post the part number once it comes in and I
VERIFY it's the correct item. 
The picture book for that part # looks correct
and the description is "screw on style" so it should be.

Owen Minor
Tacoma,WA

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   >From:    	Dirtball@domain.elided (Paul Brakefield)
   >To:        	gehl@domain.elided
   >Cc:        	ihc-digest@domain.elided
   >Subject:    	Re: ElectricCoolingFan?
   >Date:    	Tue, Dec 16, 1997 12:14 PM
   >
   >>Regarding the flex fan and similar electric solutions, can you
   >>recommend a size to seek if junkyarding for a fix.
   >
   >I can't imagine finding one big enough in a junkyard, unless you just
   >happened on a vehicle that had had an aftermarket fan installed.  You're
   >talking a 12-16" fan here!
   >
   >>Must the fan
   >>sweep the maximum circular area possible?
   >
   >Yes
   >
   >>I would remove my clutch
   >>operated fan and install the electric as a puller (engine side), so I
   >>will have minimal interference, except for the shroud.  Is the shroud
   >>only needed to accomodate a water pump fan?
   >
   >Yes.  Most electrics have their own shrouds.  There are a few that don't,
   >though.
   >
   >>Should I keep it or
   >>remove it with an electric?
   >
   >I would keep my engine driven fan if it's working properly.  Most electrics
   >don't pull as much air as the engine fan.  If you're having cooling
   >problems, you could mount the biggest fan you can on the front of your
   >radiator to act as an auxiliary to help the engine fan in slow speed
   >conditions.
   >
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