h2ohouse

I have a little play in my fan clutch, it moves forward and backwards on the shaft. The car (68 327SB) runs at a low temp, but 2 diff. people have stated that I need to change it before it goes through my radiator.
Any suggestions...can this be fixed rather than replaced? I did a search, but only saw overheating and adjustment issues.

stock76

Replace it. An OEM replacement will cost in the neighborhood of a hundred bucks, an aftermarket fan clutch will cost a lot less. it's only a few easy to get to bolts to replace it. A whole lot easier and cheaper than ending up having to replace a radiator too. Unless you are looking for an excuse to get a nice new aluminum radiator that is!

h2ohouse

I was wantin to keep the original on it. I have heard that replacemnts can run hotter. Although I don't know if it matters that much for a small block?

Aggitated Monkey

Any replacement is cheaper than a new hood or radiator as they will chuck that fan

You could save your origional as I think (not sure) they can be rebuilt.

Jud Chapin

Definitely replace it asap!

rihwoods

You will change your mind about keeping it when you throw your belts....

70ZZ3 96LT4

here is a web site you can check out if you want your fan clutch rebuilt. http://www.gate.net/~foliva/