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I wonder if i can mount a fan clutch on my 235 that goes in the 41 Sedan? How much space do i need? Would it clear the radiator? Any vendors or makes? Any ideas? Thanx, Frank ------------------ LIVING IN THE PAST TODAY http://www.TheSavoy.de
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I think a clutch fan is way to long to fit.I would adapt a flex fan for your use.Fan clutches put a lot more stress on the water pump bearings.Also we all know water pumps are not getting any cheaper.Fan clutches do fail and quality flex fans don't.
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Dear Frank;
Stick with the stock fan. Rarely does a Chev. 6 overheat if all is in good order.
If you plan to rev high a lot then 86 the stock & run an eletric in front of the radiator.
Otherwise stock is best all around.
Good luck, John M., #3370
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I can get my hand on a 6 blade 235 (or 261) truck fan. maybe a good idea hu? Frank ------------------ LIVING IN THE PAST TODAY http://www.TheSavoy.de
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I put a 2200 CFM electric fan in front of my radiator to cool my 261. It works great, has a thermostatic relay, and draws 15 amps.
I used it for clearance issues. Even after shortening the water pump, using a ford pulley, and lining everything up there still wasn't enough space, and the water pump is too low on the block anyway.
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What do you mean "the fan is to low on the block anyway"? I thougt the waterpump is in the same position on the 235(late) as on the 216? ------------------ LIVING IN THE PAST TODAY http://www.TheSavoy.de
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The water pump on 55 and up 235/261's is quite a bit lower than the 216's and 1954 235/261's. When swapping these engines in a vehicle originally fitted with a 216,the fan only covers the lower part of the radiator.In slow moving traffic the engine may tend to run quite hot.On some swaps, due to tolerance in the front end sheet metal, the fan my or may not clear the radiator and or damper pulley.On my 2 running swaps, I use engine driven fans, they run hot in slow traffic but not over 210 degrees or so unless you are bogged down in traffic on a 90 degree day.I don't consider 210 to be too hot for occasional slow driving with no load, but cooler would be nicer if one drives in traffic a lot.Driving along at normal speeds, cooling is no problem.
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