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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 07:34 PM
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Anyone ever use the fan clutch eliminator that CC sells? Any opinions on it. Son't really want to pay $200 for a new fan clutch.
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 08:52 PM
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Hi ...

The one for sales at CC is for small block bolt patern (water pump) and small fan hole.

It will NOT work on a BB ...

I had a machine shop mill me a spacer (just like CC) from aluminum for my BB .

Works great - just makes a real whine at RPM. You will see a big drop in temp. but also a drop in performance. Negligable but not bad ...

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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 09:38 PM
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I have '68 327/350 I didn't want to loose power since I've added heads, intake and roller cam. Any other alternatives?
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I must ask this question then ...

Why are you wanting to remove the clutch fan ???
Is it a cooling issue ?
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Do you just need a new one for your car ??

If cooling problem ......
There are a bunch of things to check
1. shroud seals
2. radiator cap
3. lower hose
4. water pump
5. hood seal
6. junk between radiator and condensor
7. clutch fan - should turn once after ignition is shut off

If you just need a new clutch fan - you can HD clutch from AutoZone (if you are not worried about GM originality) for about 89.00

Good luck .

Bill
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 10:57 PM
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Solid fan mount on my car is good for about 20 deg.
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 11:30 PM
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Put in a set of Spal electric's Tom DeWitt sells a nice package of dual 11" fans that fit either BB or SB radiators, they keep you cool and save you a few horses too. Tom is a supporting vendor of the forum, check it out at http://www.dewitts.com/pages/product...asp?ProdID=251

Spal's are expensive, but very, very good pieces of equipment, used on many High dollar European cars. Quite a few people on the forum have them and are very pleased with them.
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