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Fordman487 · 09-07-2020, 10:15 PM

I’m thinking about switching from a 16 inch mechanical fan to a 17” or 18” mechanical fan on my ‘35 Ford commercial truck for improved air flow and cooling. What are the pro’s and con’s,... any advice, thoughts or opinions?

V8COOPMAN · 09-08-2020, 12:06 AM

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As long as it will still clear your upper and lower hoses, as well as the bottom pocket of your upper radiator tank, what could be any better? It MAY be a little more noisy, but so what? We ain't goin' to the PROM in this rig, right? DD

ford38v8 · 09-08-2020, 01:45 AM

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your biggest improvement regardless of fan size would be to fabricate a fan shroud, or find a ready made shroud to fit your application.

09-07-2020, 10:15 PM	#1
Fordman487 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 69	What fan size? I’m thinking about switching from a 16 inch mechanical fan to a 17” or 18” mechanical fan on my ‘35 Ford commercial truck for improved air flow and cooling. What are the pro’s and con’s,... any advice, thoughts or opinions?

09-08-2020, 12:06 AM	#2
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,106	Re: What fan size? . As long as it will still clear your upper and lower hoses, as well as the bottom pocket of your upper radiator tank, what could be any better? It MAY be a little more noisy, but so what? We ain't goin' to the PROM in this rig, right? DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

09-08-2020, 01:45 AM	#3
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,633	Re: What fan size? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) your biggest improvement regardless of fan size would be to fabricate a fan shroud, or find a ready made shroud to fit your application. __________________ Alan

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