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| Author: | 64 Convert [ Tue Jul 17, 2012 1:33 pm ] |
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I've been searching, but the search function isn't working properly for me again. I recall reading on some forum about using a Jaguar fan clutch on an early-A with radiator clearance issues, and that it was a bolt-in to both the water pump and a Mopar fan. I think someone also used a Mercedes clutch, but the fan mounting hole pattern was different. Can someone re-enlighten me? |
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| Author: | 65 dartman [ Tue Jul 17, 2012 1:58 pm ] |
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Can't help but would like the info as well. |
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| Author: | 64 Convert [ Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:35 pm ] |
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Might as well ask another question......... Has anyone installed an 18" fan on an early-A? It looks like it will clear, but maybe I'm missing something. |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:42 pm ] |
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None of the regular American-type clutch fans will work. Mercedes or Toyota parts are required to have a shot at fit, and even then it's not guaranteed. Previous threads here, here, here, here. |
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| Author: | ValiantBoyWonder [ Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:14 pm ] |
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i have a clutch fan from a 1977 Merecedes Benz 280SE as discussed in the first thread that dan linked. if you want it, it'll be $15 plus shipping. i paid $15 for it at the pick a part and it took some time to pull it, since the ignition was left open and the motor kept spinning for each bolt i tried to loosen. finally had to pry a pipe that i keep in my toolbox between the alternator and fan blade. i did not use it because i already dumped in a aluminum radiator and have the AC 6 (or 7?) blade fan. seemed overkill to me. |
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| Author: | emsvitil [ Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:35 am ] |
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Quote: i have a clutch fan from a 1977 Merecedes Benz 280SE as discussed in the first thread that dan linked. if you want it, it'll be $15 plus shipping. i paid $15 for it at the pick a part and it took some time to pull it, since the ignition was left open and the motor kept spinning for each bolt i tried to loosen. finally had to pry a pipe that i keep in my toolbox between the alternator and fan blade. i did not use it because i already dumped in a aluminum radiator and have the AC 6 (or 7?) blade fan. seemed overkill to me.
If the original poster doesn't want it, I'll take it....no shipping as I'm next to LAX.... |
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| Author: | ValiantBoyWonder [ Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:56 am ] |
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If the original poster doesn't want it, I'll take it....
i haven't heard from him. i'll give him a week, see what develops. if not than it's yours man!no shipping as I'm next to LAX.... hey emsvitil, you go to spring fling? |
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| Author: | emsvitil [ Sat Jul 21, 2012 2:19 pm ] |
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Quote: hey emsvitil, you go to spring fling? No, I always hear when it was after the fact...... |
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| Author: | ValiantBoyWonder [ Sat Jul 21, 2012 7:08 pm ] |
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Quote: Quote: hey emsvitil, you go to spring fling? there needs to be someone out there representing Slant Six! There was a cruise in at bobs big boys after. that was fun. http://www.cpwclub.com/fallevents/content/ |
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| Author: | 64 Convert [ Sun Jul 22, 2012 4:22 am ] |
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Quote: Quote:
If the original poster doesn't want it, I'll take it....
i haven't heard from him. i'll give him a week, see what develops. if not than it's yours man!no shipping as I'm next to LAX.... hey emsvitil, you go to spring fling? Thanks for the offer, but I'm going to do some further research before I decide what to do. I found the Jaguar clutch info on another Mopar forum and want to check that out too. |
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| Author: | 64 Convert [ Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:21 am ] |
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Quote: i have a clutch fan from a 1977 Merecedes Benz 280SE as discussed in the first thread that dan linked.
Do you happen to know its length? The post on the other forum lists the Jaguar XJ-6 part as being 2-1/2", but I couldn't find a Hayden drawing to verify that dimension. A call to their catalog sales was fruitless, and I was unable to work through their automated system to find an engineer.There is 2-3/4" clearance between the new aluminum radiator and the water pump, so the Jaguar unit would be a tight fit. However, the Hayden Jaguar part, made in the USA is only $35 new at rockauto.com, so if it had to be replaced it would be a bit more palatable than the foreign sourced MB part at $107. If the MB part would give more clearance, the potential replacement cost wouldn't be much of an issue. |
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| Author: | ValiantBoyWonder [ Thu Jul 26, 2012 11:08 am ] |
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Its 2 3/4 from hub to front |
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