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Gyrodoc · 03-20-2016, 12:38 PM

Does anybody have any experience Mac's 4 Blade fan P/N Part #: 28-24689-1
Looks like it would be easy to remove when changing water pump. Pros and Cons would be appreciated
Richard

1931 flamingo · 03-20-2016, 06:00 PM

Stay with the aluminum type 2 blade. JMO
Paul in CT

The 4 blade does NOT move more air.

Del in NE Ohio · 03-21-2016, 05:41 AM

Neither does the six-blade plastic

CarlG · 03-21-2016, 09:45 AM

You don't even need a fan over 35mph anyway.

I put the plastic fan in my rig right after the 4-blade fan that was in there lost the rivets holding it together and took out my nice radiator. I just figured that the plastic fan would be "kinder" to my new Berg's Radiator.

H. L. Chauvin · 03-21-2016, 09:55 AM

Too nice a Model A to fit with a cheap looking plastic fan ....... two (2) blade aluminum looks far more original & appropriate.

P.S. · 03-21-2016, 10:07 AM

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The aluminum 2 blade gets my vote as well. Works very well, and is quiet. The plastic fan is OK for a Model A that has V8 wheels with radial tires, alternator, and other hop-ups. Doesn't look quite right on an otherwise original looking Model A.

Dollar Bill · 03-21-2016, 02:23 PM

+4 for the aluminum 2 blade fan. As mentioned, it looks original and is one cast piece.

Mitch//pa · 03-21-2016, 02:39 PM

Buy the 2 blade aluminum it out performs the others looks proper and is quieter. .its easy to change the pump if needed.. If you do go with plastic keep the hood shut

CarlG · 03-21-2016, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

... If you do go with plastic keep the hood shut

I learned to do that waaaaaaaaaay before the plastic fan came about.

Mitch//pa · 03-21-2016, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlG

I learned to do that waaaaaaaaaay before the plastic fan came about.

Hahaha smart man...

Brianfrench65 · 03-21-2016, 03:18 PM

Does the 2) blade aluminum fan, need to be balanced? If so......how?

Mitch//pa · 03-21-2016, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianfrench65

Does the 2) blade aluminum fan, need to be balanced? If so......how?

They have been all coming through true.... Very well made

Tom W has a balancing rig, the ones he tested were good

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-21-2016, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H. L. Chauvin

Too nice a Model A to fit with a cheap looking plastic fan ....... two (2) blade aluminum looks far more original & appropriate.

I RESENT THAT!
Bill Ticked

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-21-2016, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

Buy the 2 blade aluminum it out performs the others looks proper and is quieter. .its easy to change the pump if needed.. If you do go with plastic keep the hood shut

I RESENT THAT,TOO!
Ex Dad

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-21-2016, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dollar Bill

+4 for the aluminum 2 blade fan. As mentioned, it looks original and is one cast piece.

MADE FROM BEER CANS????
Bill Suspicious

SeaSlugs · 03-21-2016, 06:17 PM

better than the plastic fan made from pop bottles and pill bottles :P

i have an aluminum fan, looks great and fit like a glove.

Brianfrench65 · 03-21-2016, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

They have been all coming through true.... Very well made

Tom W has a balancing rig, the ones he tested were good

Mitch; thank you very much

mshmodela · 03-21-2016, 08:23 PM

OK lets not let a little thing like plastic vs aluminum cause a family feud...

Mike V. Florida · 03-21-2016, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gyrodoc

Does anybody have any experience Mac's 4 Blade fan P/N Part #: 28-24689-1
Looks like it would be easy to remove when changing water pump. Pros and Cons would be appreciated
Richard

I had one exactly like that one shed a blade are take out my radiator.

DougVieyra · 03-21-2016, 11:28 PM

It sounds like the two-blade ALUMINUM fan gets the most votes. Are there more than one manufacturer of the 2-blade Aluminum fan ? Does anyone know who (Parts Dealer) makes them ? If there are more than one manufacturer / source, which is the better ?

At the moment I am still quite happy with my original 87 year old original steel Ford-made fan. BUT after all these many years of service and age, this thread has made me nervous.

Knowing that often times there are a number of reproduction items that have a 'run' made and then the source dries up, I thought I would purchase the best aluminum fan I can get, NOW, and store it up for later use - if needed.

03-20-2016, 12:38 PM	#1
Gyrodoc Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ontario California Posts: 104	Need a new fan Does anybody have any experience Mac's 4 Blade fan P/N Part #: 28-24689-1 Looks like it would be easy to remove when changing water pump. Pros and Cons would be appreciated Richard

03-20-2016, 06:00 PM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Need a new fan Stay with the aluminum type 2 blade. JMO Paul in CT The 4 blade does NOT move more air.

03-21-2016, 05:41 AM	#3
Del in NE Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbiana,OH Posts: 461	Re: Need a new fan Neither does the six-blade plastic

03-21-2016, 09:45 AM	#4
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Need a new fan You don't even need a fan over 35mph anyway. I put the plastic fan in my rig right after the 4-blade fan that was in there lost the rivets holding it together and took out my nice radiator. I just figured that the plastic fan would be "kinder" to my new Berg's Radiator. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

03-21-2016, 09:55 AM	#5
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: Need a new fan Too nice a Model A to fit with a cheap looking plastic fan ....... two (2) blade aluminum looks far more original & appropriate.

03-21-2016, 10:07 AM	#6
P.S. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Posts: 1,696	Re: Need a new fan Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The aluminum 2 blade gets my vote as well. Works very well, and is quiet. The plastic fan is OK for a Model A that has V8 wheels with radial tires, alternator, and other hop-ups. Doesn't look quite right on an otherwise original looking Model A.

03-21-2016, 02:23 PM	#7
Dollar Bill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Keystone Heights, FL Posts: 647	Re: Need a new fan +4 for the aluminum 2 blade fan. As mentioned, it looks original and is one cast piece. __________________ I Love Anything That Turns Money Into Noise

03-21-2016, 02:39 PM	#8
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Need a new fan Buy the 2 blade aluminum it out performs the others looks proper and is quieter. .its easy to change the pump if needed.. If you do go with plastic keep the hood shut

03-21-2016, 03:18 PM	#11
Brianfrench65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Freetown, Massachusetts Posts: 511	Re: Need a new fan Does the 2) blade aluminum fan, need to be balanced? If so......how? __________________ Brian French; 1930 Briggs Town Sedan

03-21-2016, 06:17 PM	#16
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Need a new fan better than the plastic fan made from pop bottles and pill bottles :P i have an aluminum fan, looks great and fit like a glove. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

03-21-2016, 08:23 PM	#18
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	Re: Need a new fan OK lets not let a little thing like plastic vs aluminum cause a family feud... __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

03-21-2016, 11:28 PM	#20
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: Need a new fan It sounds like the two-blade ALUMINUM fan gets the most votes. Are there more than one manufacturer of the 2-blade Aluminum fan ? Does anyone know who (Parts Dealer) makes them ? If there are more than one manufacturer / source, which is the better ? At the moment I am still quite happy with my original 87 year old original steel Ford-made fan. BUT after all these many years of service and age, this thread has made me nervous. Knowing that often times there are a number of reproduction items that have a 'run' made and then the source dries up, I thought I would purchase the best aluminum fan I can get, NOW, and store it up for later use - if needed.