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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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More info about 'clocking' fan clutches than you'll ever want to know -- I hate the d@mn things and run with a spacer:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...-clocking.html
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeM
You said you changed the fan clutch. I'm not familiar with these new replacements but I hear people talking about re-clocking the spring so the fan will start pulling air at a lower temperature than the pre-set higher temperature of the replacement clutches.

That may be the missing link here.
Did that. Turned it 1/2 turn couterclockwise. Shemp
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Any over heating problem I have had on C-2's was always fixed via correct cooling system parts and/or engine timming and tunning.
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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just lurking but learning. i have always thought my 435 ran on the warm side. i kind of expected a high performance engine with a 4.11 gear would be that way (not meant for long road trips or stop and go traffic on a hot day). the car always seems to run best with the temps between 50-60 degrees. enjoying the thread.
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