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frank long island · 05-11-2010, 05:16 PM

while driving i notice the temp gauge is running towards the hot side

is there a mechanical fan that i can replace my stocker with

or do i go for the electric

parklane · 05-11-2010, 05:58 PM

Depends on what you have now. 54 239 Yblocks had a 3 blade fan, where the 55 & up used a 4 blade. If you go to a salvage yard with a tape measure, there should be something that will fit. A shroud makes a huge difference also. BTW the fan belt is tight enough, right??

frank long island · 05-11-2010, 07:12 PM

yes belt is tight and i have a 4 blade now thanks

Retro Jim · 05-11-2010, 09:04 PM

You might want to flush out your radiator too . If it still doesn't correct the problem take to a radiator shop to have a flow test on the cooling system . If you have the original radiator that might be the problem .
Vinegar and water works good to clean the cooling system out .
Just putting on a electric fan is just covering up the problem . It was fine before wasn't it ?

Jim

paul2748 · 05-11-2010, 09:09 PM

If you want to go with a 5 blade fan, the TBird parts suppliers have them. I would make sure that the system is clean first. Get the fan as close to the radiator as possible (leave at least one inch clearance). A shroud should also help.

Charlie Stephens · 05-11-2010, 09:21 PM

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Frank,

What car car/engine are we talking about?

Charlie Stephens

BOSSY · 05-11-2010, 09:32 PM

Try a compression test to see if you have a head gasket starting to leak into the water. On some 55-56 Fords they had an air dam that ran on top of cowl support up to the hood that has a rubber seal to touch the hood. This forced all the air to go through the radiator instead of over the top.

Ole Don · 05-12-2010, 07:22 AM

For several years I ran a seven bladed fan from a Fairmont six with air. It worked great. You may also measure to see if there is room for a clutch fan. Almost all Fords had the same bolt pattern from the mid 50's to the mid 90's or later.

05-11-2010, 05:16 PM	#1
frank long island Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: westbury ny Posts: 854	fan replacement while driving i notice the temp gauge is running towards the hot side is there a mechanical fan that i can replace my stocker with or do i go for the electric

05-11-2010, 05:58 PM	#2
parklane Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St.Thomas, ON Canada Posts: 598	Re: fan replacement Depends on what you have now. 54 239 Yblocks had a 3 blade fan, where the 55 & up used a 4 blade. If you go to a salvage yard with a tape measure, there should be something that will fit. A shroud makes a huge difference also. BTW the fan belt is tight enough, right??

05-11-2010, 07:12 PM	#3
frank long island Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: westbury ny Posts: 854	Re: fan replacement yes belt is tight and i have a 4 blade now thanks

05-11-2010, 09:04 PM	#4
Retro Jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Abbottstown , Pa. Posts: 194	Re: fan replacement You might want to flush out your radiator too . If it still doesn't correct the problem take to a radiator shop to have a flow test on the cooling system . If you have the original radiator that might be the problem . Vinegar and water works good to clean the cooling system out . Just putting on a electric fan is just covering up the problem . It was fine before wasn't it ? Jim

05-11-2010, 09:09 PM	#5
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: fan replacement If you want to go with a 5 blade fan, the TBird parts suppliers have them. I would make sure that the system is clean first. Get the fan as close to the radiator as possible (leave at least one inch clearance). A shroud should also help.

05-11-2010, 09:21 PM	#6
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,033	Re: fan replacement Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Frank, What car car/engine are we talking about? Charlie Stephens

05-11-2010, 09:32 PM	#7
BOSSY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: UXBRIDGE, MA. Posts: 316	Re: fan replacement Try a compression test to see if you have a head gasket starting to leak into the water. On some 55-56 Fords they had an air dam that ran on top of cowl support up to the hood that has a rubber seal to touch the hood. This forced all the air to go through the radiator instead of over the top. __________________ BOSSY

05-12-2010, 07:22 AM	#8
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: fan replacement For several years I ran a seven bladed fan from a Fairmont six with air. It worked great. You may also measure to see if there is room for a clutch fan. Almost all Fords had the same bolt pattern from the mid 50's to the mid 90's or later.