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looking to replace fan clutch on 75 convertible stock engine, had it off while changing the fan shroud, its at least 28 years old and leaking, best clutch to get? local parts store or a corvette vendor, what say you ... thanks bm
the original p/n was 343720, how do you tell the difference between a eaton/ or Schweiter? im not sure mine is the original part... looking at zip maybe,, there's is at least made in USA.
the original p/n was 343720, how do you tell the difference between a eaton/ or Schweiter? im not sure mine is the original part... looking at zip maybe,, there's is at least made in USA.
can you post pics? not sure if original or not.. if it matters to you.
here is the education i got on fan clutches.. I would consider a HD clutch Hayden for Texas.. assume it matters AC or HD cooling too.. i was able to clean and adjust my temperature on when it comes on as well from OEM hot temp to 180f in thread. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...re-79-l82.html
ok after researching, my clutch is not the original but it is a heavy duty, CCentral has a correct reproduction for 92.00 and the good Dr has one,NOS for 135.00, p/n 88961768,,, ,, gm no longer makes this piece.
Just FYI, two weeks ago I installed new water pump on my 1978 L82/Manual/AC, my original Fan Clutch was also failing. Spoke to Kirkconnell Corvettes and they quoted me around $300 to rebuild my unit and take 2 plus weeks. Kept my original and found a Heavy-Duty Fan Clutch a friend of mine installed on his 1977 last year from Carquest. Picture of package attached, F/C cost me $73, they found me their last one on the Westcoast. Installed the unit and so far, working very well. I was impressed with the quality of the Fan Clutch went it arrived, nice weight, and matched up with my original pretty close. I still plan on rebuilding my original in the future. I also heard Corvette Central has a nice quality aftermarket Fan Clutch if you ordered one from them.
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