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frederic · 06-25-2015, 07:59 AM

i am thinking of putting an 8 blade (8 bolt) 8ba fan on my 4 blade 59ab pulley. does this work #1 ? is it a pie in the sky idea, me thinking it will pull more air ?? or will it just drag the engine down ? looks like it would clear all hoses etc. I am sure someone has tried it. any suggestions.

thank you

BILL WZOREK · 06-25-2015, 08:17 AM

What year? A lot of ideas here if it's a heating problem you are trying to solve / Most won't ROB Hp from you.

frederic · 06-25-2015, 06:26 PM

1947 ford 59ab really no heating issues even at 111 degrees here in AZ, just nothing to do in my head so I think up these silly ideas. I have an 8 blade fan sitting around and thought it might add something (in function and looks) but it also might drag making the engine work harder.

thanks

El Rat · 06-25-2015, 06:30 PM

I have learned the hard way...Don't fix it if it "ain't" broke!

Ford Freak · 06-25-2015, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Rat

I have learned the hard way...Don't fix it if it "ain't" broke!

Yep , me too !!

Drbrown · 06-25-2015, 10:48 PM

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An eight blade might add noise and remove more fingers. My '47 has a six blade fiberglass fan and sounds like a WW2 B19 taking off. Thinking of converting to an electric or adapting a thermo clutch to it.

WestCoast · 06-26-2015, 12:23 AM

eight bladed fans were made for stationary engines, generators water pumps, winches, they were needed because air wasn't forced thru the rad with a moving car, leave the car alone

frederic · 06-26-2015, 05:24 PM

I JUST PUT IT BACK ON THE SHELF. On to the next hair brained project !!!!

thanks people

Barn Junk · 06-27-2015, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WestCoast

eight bladed fans were made for stationary engines, generators water pumps, winches, they were needed because air wasn't forced thru the rad with a moving car, leave the car alone

Also most stationary setups pushed the air through the rad (why blow hot air over the hot motor) so they are impractical for auto use.

CA Victoria · 06-27-2015, 11:24 AM

Stock 6 blade fan common to F-1 pickup
Have seen 4 blade too using the same hub.

CA Victoria · 06-27-2015, 11:27 AM

This aluminum hub offered for alternators uses the early bolt on fan blades. Will it fit a generator?

Chappy · 06-27-2015, 05:42 PM

Won't that put the fan too high to actually pull air through the radiator?

06-25-2015, 08:17 AM	#2
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: Fan questons What year? A lot of ideas here if it's a heating problem you are trying to solve / Most won't ROB Hp from you.

06-25-2015, 06:26 PM	#3
frederic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 350	Re: Fan questons 1947 ford 59ab really no heating issues even at 111 degrees here in AZ, just nothing to do in my head so I think up these silly ideas. I have an 8 blade fan sitting around and thought it might add something (in function and looks) but it also might drag making the engine work harder. thanks

06-25-2015, 06:30 PM	#4
El Rat Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 260	Re: Fan questons I have learned the hard way...Don't fix it if it "ain't" broke!

06-25-2015, 10:48 PM	#6
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,267	Re: Fan questons Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) An eight blade might add noise and remove more fingers. My '47 has a six blade fiberglass fan and sounds like a WW2 B19 taking off. Thinking of converting to an electric or adapting a thermo clutch to it.

06-26-2015, 12:23 AM	#7
WestCoast Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: oroville calif Posts: 893	Re: Fan questons eight bladed fans were made for stationary engines, generators water pumps, winches, they were needed because air wasn't forced thru the rad with a moving car, leave the car alone

06-25-2015, 07:59 AM	#1
frederic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 350	Fan questons i am thinking of putting an 8 blade (8 bolt) 8ba fan on my 4 blade 59ab pulley. does this work #1 ? is it a pie in the sky idea, me thinking it will pull more air ?? or will it just drag the engine down ? looks like it would clear all hoses etc. I am sure someone has tried it. any suggestions. thank you

06-26-2015, 05:24 PM	#8
frederic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 350	Re: Fan questons I JUST PUT IT BACK ON THE SHELF. On to the next hair brained project !!!! thanks people

06-27-2015, 05:42 PM	#12
Chappy Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 55	Re: Fan questons Won't that put the fan too high to actually pull air through the radiator?