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Sep 11, 2022 | 05:14 PM

#21

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I put the same spreader bar on my 77, and it was absolutely a noticeable difference. My challenge now is to find a way to put it on my 69, with the big block. I want to use factory clutch fan, as I am not interested in electric fans for the car. And apparently.....there is not alot of room. It is my plan to find a way. Time will tell.

Sep 11, 2022 | 05:23 PM

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sunflower 1972

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CorvettePassion

I found this: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...lock-guys.html

Sep 11, 2022 | 07:45 PM

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Question to OP. Is that 1" dia x 22" bar and 5/8" ends by chance?

Sep 11, 2022 | 09:34 PM

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docohm

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My spreader bad is just as close and works just fine. Never touches the fan.

Sep 11, 2022 | 10:18 PM

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augiedoggy

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Mine clears even with this different waterpump and pulley.

Sep 13, 2022 | 01:33 PM

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twinpack

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That's about where mine is. Its been fine foe 2 seasons now. Don't even think about is anymore.

Sep 13, 2022 | 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sunflower 1972

I found this: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...lock-guys.html

I read that thread when searching for solutions. I think it is a good solution, I just concern myself with moving the fan forward, considering if it would in any way buy additional load or stress on the water pump bearings, and if moving the fan further into the shroud has any unexpected consequences. I may be over thinking it, as its not much of a spacer. ????

I know having electric fans makes this easy.....but I a simply not interested in electric fans, no matter how much better they may be.