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Lawson Cox · 08-29-2015, 04:06 PM

All of the experience I have had with 6 blade fans is that they make a lot of noise. Questionable as to benefit otherwise.

I have a 6 blade 17" fan that I think I'll put on and see what it does.

What experience have you had with 6 blade 17 inch fans? It should pull more air, but what about noise?

19Fordy · 08-29-2015, 04:22 PM

I am using a 17 in stainless 6 blade flex fan. No noise problems. Click on photo to enlarge.

V8COOPMAN · 08-29-2015, 07:08 PM

Jim (19Fordy)......You already know what I think about your set-up........LOVE it! By the way, that other guy in north Florida you helped with his fan set-up.......on a 93 degree day recently, and after going for a drive to get up to temp, then idling in driveway for extended time only resulted with 210 MAX on right bank, and I believe 205 on the left. And that's with NO shroud. DD

Lawson Cox · 08-29-2015, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

I am using a 17 in stainless 6 blade flex fan. No noise problems. Click on photo to enlarge.

Do they by chance make such a fan for the generator mount? I doubt it.

V8COOPMAN · 08-29-2015, 08:52 PM

LAWSON.......Are you sure that a 17" diameter fan will clear your upper hoses? DD

19Fordy · 08-29-2015, 08:56 PM

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THANKS V-8 for the kind words. I "HEARD" what you're saying and am glad that the fan set up is working so good.

1931 flamingo · 08-30-2015, 09:20 AM

Lawson: What are you trying to "correct"??
Paul in CT

Lawson Cox · 08-30-2015, 09:01 PM

Just asking more than anything else. I did run a little on the "warm" side a few days ago. Ambient temperature was a little above 90 degrees, and my foot was a little heavy on the gas pedal. I have both a 15" and a 17" 6 bladed fan and I was just musing on what effect the 17" fan might have. I have never run one.

And V8coopman, I believe the 17" fan will work without hitting the upper hose, but I will check it out to be sure it will clear before taking anything loose. LOL

Lawson

G.M. · 08-31-2015, 11:01 AM

The hub lengths vary for different year fans. You want the front of the blades 1/2 to 3/4" from the radiator fins. If to far away air is pulled from the sides and not through the fins. G.M.

Lawson Cox · 08-31-2015, 12:03 PM

The hub is 2.5 inches and within your proscribed measurements.

08-29-2015, 04:06 PM	#1
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	17" fan vs 15" fan All of the experience I have had with 6 blade fans is that they make a lot of noise. Questionable as to benefit otherwise. I have a 6 blade 17" fan that I think I'll put on and see what it does. What experience have you had with 6 blade 17 inch fans? It should pull more air, but what about noise? __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

08-29-2015, 07:08 PM	#3
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,106	Re: 17" fan vs 15" fan Jim (19Fordy)......You already know what I think about your set-up........LOVE it! By the way, that other guy in north Florida you helped with his fan set-up.......on a 93 degree day recently, and after going for a drive to get up to temp, then idling in driveway for extended time only resulted with 210 MAX on right bank, and I believe 205 on the left. And that's with NO shroud. DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

08-29-2015, 08:52 PM	#5
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,106	Re: 17" fan vs 15" fan LAWSON.......Are you sure that a 17" diameter fan will clear your upper hoses? DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

08-29-2015, 08:56 PM	#6
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,925	Re: 17" fan vs 15" fan Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) THANKS V-8 for the kind words. I "HEARD" what you're saying and am glad that the fan set up is working so good.

08-30-2015, 09:20 AM	#7
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: 17" fan vs 15" fan Lawson: What are you trying to "correct"?? Paul in CT

08-30-2015, 09:01 PM	#8
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 17" fan vs 15" fan Just asking more than anything else. I did run a little on the "warm" side a few days ago. Ambient temperature was a little above 90 degrees, and my foot was a little heavy on the gas pedal. I have both a 15" and a 17" 6 bladed fan and I was just musing on what effect the 17" fan might have. I have never run one. And V8coopman, I believe the 17" fan will work without hitting the upper hose, but I will check it out to be sure it will clear before taking anything loose. LOL Lawson __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

08-31-2015, 11:01 AM	#9
G.M. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida and Penna. Posts: 4,471	Re: 17" fan vs 15" fan The hub lengths vary for different year fans. You want the front of the blades 1/2 to 3/4" from the radiator fins. If to far away air is pulled from the sides and not through the fins. G.M. __________________ www.fordcollector.com

08-31-2015, 12:03 PM	#10
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 17" fan vs 15" fan The hub is 2.5 inches and within your proscribed measurements. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".