I never had a problem with the 4 blade, and I know they where factory engineered to work with the slants cooling, but I still like the 7 blade. A clutch fan with a seven blade is even better.
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| Author: | Spazus [ Sat Jul 05, 2003 10:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Which is better a 4 or 7 blade radiator cooling fan? |
Hi gang, I found a fan off a /6 with 7 blades. My current fan has 4 blades. Which is better? It for a '66 Dart. Thanks, Tom |
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| Author: | Eric W [ Sat Jul 05, 2003 12:40 pm ] |
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I never had a problem with the 4 blade, and I know they where factory engineered to work with the slants cooling, but I still like the 7 blade. A clutch fan with a seven blade is even better.
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| Author: | kesteb [ Mon Jul 07, 2003 1:51 pm ] |
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You can always say you have a "HEMI" fan on your \6! |
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| Author: | Volaredon [ Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | fans |
If it is a solid fan rather than a clutch unit, you only have 4 blades to worry about cutting you when water pump time comes, instead of 7. Only a little over 1/2 as deadly! I know, I go get my stitches out of my hand Mon. ,7/14. Just kidding, not about the stitches, but the other part, yes I know that has nothing to do with airflow potential. BUT IT HURT WHEN THEY STUCK THAT NEEDLE IN THERE!! |
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| Author: | Jopapa [ Sat Jul 12, 2003 1:28 am ] |
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Quote: I never had a problem with the 4 blade, and I know they where factory engineered to work with the slants cooling, but I still like the 7 blade. A clutch fan with a seven blade is even better.
Where can you get a 7 blade clutch fan new (or from what vehicles at a boneyard)?
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| Author: | 64 Convert [ Sat Jul 12, 2003 4:57 am ] |
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Measure the clearance between your water pump and radiator before you buy that clutch fan. My '64 Valiant does not have enough room for the clutch fan to clear. |
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| Author: | v8440 [ Sat Jul 12, 2003 8:02 am ] |
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You can get a clutch fan from a huge selection of stuff, especially stuff bigger than A bodies, and newer than A bodies. They should be dirt cheap, as so many barges and midsized cars came with them. |
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| Author: | Eric W [ Sat Jul 12, 2003 10:36 am ] |
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To be honest, I don't know what the fan came out of. It was in a junked pick up box in my sister and laws neighbors drive way (dont ask, the neighbors where evected) and just looked like it would fit, which it did. I got a different clutch unit when the original frooze up off a mid'80's 5 Avenue, (whos fan didn't fit). Just break out the tape measure and go hunting! |
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