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Old Oct 14, 2021 | 11:08 AM
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I need a new fan clutch.
1972 vette base 350 engine with gm factory hd aluminum radiator with out air.
Are some replacments better than others?
Who has the best replacement for my application?
Thanks Tom.

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Old Oct 14, 2021 | 11:09 AM
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Hayden makes an excellent fan clutch.
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I second this....I have a Hayden on mine......but you want a thermo, not a non-thermo.
Slick 72' too.....nice one.

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Originally Posted by Jebbysan
I second this....I have a Hayden on mine......but you want a thermo, not a non-thermo.
Slick 72' too.....nice one.

Jebby
X2 on hayden! Have one on my 65 Gto and I don't need an electric fan anymore. Sounds like C 130 but sure cools!
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I replaced mine yesterday with one I got on Zip. It was a Hayden PN 2713. Works fine for me.
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Originally Posted by Jebbysan
I second this....I have a Hayden on mine......but you want a thermo, not a non-thermo.
Slick 72' too.....nice one.

Jebby
X2 on hayden! Have one on my 65 Gto and I don't need an electric fan anymore. Sounds like C 130 but sure cools!
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X2 on hayden! Have one on my 65 Gto and I don't need an electric fan anymore. Sounds like C 130 but sure cools!
Pssssst, you never needed one to begin with.
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Replaced mine recently, I used Hayden Part number 2713 (note some Hayden listings show wrong hole dimensions and different part number - use 2713). Double check.
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