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Leatherback 57 01-05-2018 10:41 AM

Fan
 

I determined that I have a blown head gasket between 2 and 3 cylinders.I have a four blade fan and going to install the thrust collar in front to eliminate end play. Was debating going back to 2 blade fan making it easier to removed waterpump in future.Never had cooling issues. Actually runs cold even in hot weather. Appreciate opnions.

captndan 01-05-2018 10:55 AM

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Two blade just because of the water pump. No need to kick your self later on.

burner31 01-05-2018 11:09 AM

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Two blade
It's one thing all the looky-loos notice when looking at your engine, the other is the distributor and plug straps

1930-Pickup 01-05-2018 12:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by burner31 (Post 1574953)
Two blade
It's one thing all the looky-loos notice when looking at your engine, the other is the distributor and plug straps

x3. I got the cast aluminum one. Quality seems good.

WHN 01-05-2018 01:20 PM

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Two blade aluminum. After about 15 mph the fan really doesn’t do much anyway.

I agree also that it looks better. Enjoy.

divcoone 01-05-2018 02:21 PM

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I convinced myself that the 6 blade is probably better balanced. Other than that, I can't tell the difference.

Chris Haynes 01-05-2018 03:04 PM

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If you remove the studs from the head and use this kit it makes removing the water pump with the radiator in place easy.
http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/pump-mounting-kit

Nathan_1929 01-05-2018 06:45 PM

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Just beware, I replaced the 4-blade with a new 2-blade and it just touches the radiator hose now. Haven't yet pondered enough about what I'm going to do to remedy the situation. Maybe just put an extra set of rubbers under the radiator mounts to raise it up a hair.. I'm not running the hood anyway.

31a 01-05-2018 11:50 PM

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Two blade Bob

old31 01-06-2018 01:08 PM

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I changed from a 4 to a 2 and used the Snyders kit.


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