Anyone with a 71 with AC
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Anyone with a 71 with AC
I've got something that I need for someone to check out if you don't mind. I need to know what your fan looks like. How many blades? Does it have notches at the top of each fan blade? Thanks.
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Mine has dual electric "spal" fans, but I rember seeing a post that showed a big block with the notches on the tips. I'm sure someone will help out!!!
BTW...what the H=LL does spal mean?!?!?
BTW...what the H=LL does spal mean?!?!?
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Mine's not a '71, but the 68-72 A/C cars had a seven blade notched fan/clutch as I understand it. The notched part was there to clear the two bolts on the upper shroud mount.
SPAL is the company name for the Italian firm that makes those fans...
Hans
SPAL is the company name for the Italian firm that makes those fans...
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Originally Posted by Fubba
I've got something that I need for someone to check out if you don't mind. I need to know what your fan looks like. How many blades? Does it have notches at the top of each fan blade? Thanks.
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Mmk. I bought a new fan from Zip a few months ago. It's a seven blade with notches in the blades. Supposedly for a 71 with AC. Then I went to Napa today to get a clutch (because the clutch and fan assembly on my car is not stock 
) The clutch that was ordered was for a 71 350 with AC. The holes didn't match up with the fan. So we measured it and it matched the part number at Napa for a 71 350 WITHOUT AC. I'm just trying to figure out which one (Napa or Zip) was wrong. I'm not one for originality, but I figured it would cool better with the correct fan. What is the difference between a fan for a 71 350 with AC and one without? Thanks guys.
) The clutch that was ordered was for a 71 350 with AC. The holes didn't match up with the fan. So we measured it and it matched the part number at Napa for a 71 350 WITHOUT AC. I'm just trying to figure out which one (Napa or Zip) was wrong. I'm not one for originality, but I figured it would cool better with the correct fan. What is the difference between a fan for a 71 350 with AC and one without? Thanks guys.
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