Fan shroud removal
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 376
Likes: 0
From: Va
Fan shroud removal
Is it possible to remove the large fan shroud from a 71 sb w/ac without removing the radiator?
The fan shroud is actually two pieces. A large piece and a small extension. I'm trying to install the extension, but can not get all three screws lined up. Any two will go in, but nor all three. I don't want to cut it or damage anything. The only thing I can think of is to pull the large shroud, but it does not look easy, if at all possible without removing the radiator.
Thanks for any tips or experience.
Raider
The fan shroud is actually two pieces. A large piece and a small extension. I'm trying to install the extension, but can not get all three screws lined up. Any two will go in, but nor all three. I don't want to cut it or damage anything. The only thing I can think of is to pull the large shroud, but it does not look easy, if at all possible without removing the radiator.
Thanks for any tips or experience.
Raider
Racer
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 449
Likes: 0
From: Boulder CO
I just went through this brain damage with my '72 in order to get my radiator out. However, prior to this I had already removed the alternator and A/C compressor. The last piece of the puzzle was removing the fan. Then, the shroud came out pretty easily. I don't see how you can remove the radiator with the shroud still in place!
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 376
Likes: 0
From: Va
What a PITA
Well, I just about had it out, however, it hung up on one of the bolts that secures the fan to the water pump. I think I could have wrestled it out, but not without damaging something. Fortunately, just getting it most of the way out provided a better angle to work on getting the extension installed. Still took another hour, but it's done. What a PITA. Everything is back together, but I still have one concern. The shroud to fan clearance is not even all the way around. On the driver's side, I have almost an inch. On the pass side, I have about 1/4 inch. I don't see any way to push the fan over any more. Am I missing something?
appreciate the replies...
Raider
appreciate the replies...
Raider
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
From: Gummersbach/Germany NRW
Is it possible to remove the large fan shroud from a 71 sb w/ac without removing the radiator?
The fan shroud is actually two pieces. A large piece and a small extension. I'm trying to install the extension, but can not get all three screws lined up. Any two will go in, but nor all three. I don't want to cut it or damage anything. The only thing I can think of is to pull the large shroud, but it does not look easy, if at all possible without removing the radiator.
Thanks for any tips or experience.
Raider
The fan shroud is actually two pieces. A large piece and a small extension. I'm trying to install the extension, but can not get all three screws lined up. Any two will go in, but nor all three. I don't want to cut it or damage anything. The only thing I can think of is to pull the large shroud, but it does not look easy, if at all possible without removing the radiator.
Thanks for any tips or experience.
Raider
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 851
Likes: 10
From: Palm City, FL
Well, I just about had it out, however, it hung up on one of the bolts that secures the fan to the water pump. I think I could have wrestled it out, but not without damaging something. Fortunately, just getting it most of the way out provided a better angle to work on getting the extension installed. Still took another hour, but it's done. What a PITA. Everything is back together, but I still have one concern. The shroud to fan clearance is not even all the way around. On the driver's side, I have almost an inch. On the pass side, I have about 1/4 inch. I don't see any way to push the fan over any more. Am I missing something?
appreciate the replies...
Raider
appreciate the replies...
Raider
