I just bought a new viscous fan assembly (fan and clutch). The clutch is pretty hard to turn. Is that normal?

bwhitejr

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'72 Duster (Performance 360)
'83 Ramcharger (Performance 318)
'80 TrailDuster (360)
'80 D-150 Truck (See Below)
CompCams 252S, Holley 390cfm, Offy manifold
Ported, Polished and Gasket Matched
P4286813 Springs,0.040 Overbore,
0.090 Shaved Head

Yep, that's how it is supposed to be.

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Too many people who were born on third base actually believe they've hit a triple.

The Viscous Fan fits slant sixes? When I talked to a guy at summit, he said that they would only fit v8s.
Cory

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-'72 Valiant Sedan, Stock (For Now)

They will fit if you have enough room between the water pump and radiator. Early a-bodies are very limited in that respect. Clearance is so tight that one of the most common sights is a ring of damage in the radiator fins where the fan has contacted the radiator. If the motor mounts are not in very good condition even hard braking can pitch the engine forward into the radiator. In fact, I'm seriously consodering (here it comes Dennis) some polyurethane engine mounts for mine.

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David Kight
'62 Valiant Signet, White
'98 Dodge Dakota
'06 Jeep Liberty

Growing older is unavoidable but growing up is strictly optional.

They will fit the engine, but on many cars will not fit between the radiater and water pump.

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Charrlie_S
65 Valiant 100 2dr post 170 turbo
66 Valiant Signet 170 nitrous
64 Valiant Signet
64 Valiant 4dr 170
64 Valiant 4dr 225

I looked high and low for polyurethane motor mounts and no body had them for a spool type /6. They also coundn't say if the small block mounts would work.

Do you think a viscous fan assembly would fit in my '72 Val.? How much clearance do you need?
Thanks,
Cory

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-'72 Valiant Sedan, Stock (For Now)