Fan Clutch Eliminator?
09-23-2003, 07:34 PM
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Fan Clutch Eliminator?
Anyone ever use the fan clutch eliminator that CC sells? Any opinions on it. Son't really want to pay $200 for a new fan clutch.
09-23-2003, 08:52 PM
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Re: Fan Clutch Eliminator? (rebuild)
Hi ...
The one for sales at CC is for small block bolt patern (water pump) and small fan hole.
It will NOT work on a BB ...
I had a machine shop mill me a spacer (just like CC) from aluminum for my BB .
Works great - just makes a real whine at RPM. You will see a big drop in temp. but also a drop in performance. Negligable but not bad ...
Bill
:chevy
The one for sales at CC is for small block bolt patern (water pump) and small fan hole.
It will NOT work on a BB ...
I had a machine shop mill me a spacer (just like CC) from aluminum for my BB .
Works great - just makes a real whine at RPM. You will see a big drop in temp. but also a drop in performance. Negligable but not bad ...
Bill
:chevy
09-23-2003, 09:38 PM
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Re: Fan Clutch Eliminator? (72ls5fla)
I have '68 327/350 I didn't want to loose power since I've added heads, intake and roller cam. Any other alternatives?
09-23-2003, 10:16 PM
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Re: Fan Clutch Eliminator? (rebuild)
I must ask this question then ...
Why are you wanting to remove the clutch fan ???
Is it a cooling issue ?
or
Do you just need a new one for your car ??
If cooling problem ......
There are a bunch of things to check
1. shroud seals
2. radiator cap
3. lower hose
4. water pump
5. hood seal
6. junk between radiator and condensor
7. clutch fan - should turn once after ignition is shut off
If you just need a new clutch fan - you can HD clutch from AutoZone (if you are not worried about GM originality) for about 89.00
Good luck .
Bill
Why are you wanting to remove the clutch fan ???
Is it a cooling issue ?
or
Do you just need a new one for your car ??
If cooling problem ......
There are a bunch of things to check
1. shroud seals
2. radiator cap
3. lower hose
4. water pump
5. hood seal
6. junk between radiator and condensor
7. clutch fan - should turn once after ignition is shut off
If you just need a new clutch fan - you can HD clutch from AutoZone (if you are not worried about GM originality) for about 89.00
Good luck .
Bill
09-23-2003, 11:30 PM
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Re: Fan Clutch Eliminator? (rebuild)
Put in a set of Spal electric's Tom DeWitt sells a nice package of dual 11" fans that fit either BB or SB radiators, they keep you cool and save you a few horses too. Tom is a supporting vendor of the forum, check it out at http://www.dewitts.com/pages/product...asp?ProdID=251
Spal's are expensive, but very, very good pieces of equipment, used on many High dollar European cars. Quite a few people on the forum have them and are very pleased with them.
Spal's are expensive, but very, very good pieces of equipment, used on many High dollar European cars. Quite a few people on the forum have them and are very pleased with them.
