Topic: Fan & Clutch
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I have a seven blade fan of which two blades are bent a little at the tips. The fan has been on the car since I restored it in the early 90's. I am replacing the water pump and all hoses. Do you think I should replace the fan. Water pump was installed on the car in 1989. Ecklers makes a replacement and they also make a six blade aluminum one. What should I do?
What should I check on the clutch while I have it off?
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Aaron 
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Depends on how disturbing the bent tips are to you. Is it cooling okay?
Personally, Mine turned into a "while I'm at it" project.
I now have a Dewitts Aluminium with Electric Spals....they are AWESOME..
Depends on how disturbing the bent tips are to you. Is it cooling okay?
Personally, Mine turned into a "while I'm at it" project.
I now have a Dewitts Aluminium with Electric Spals....they are AWESOME..
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Sorry, NW is indeed NorthWest (us in Wa & OR). At this point of replacing your water pump you have plenty of options and now would be the best time to make a fan choice when you get everything taken apart.
Aaron
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Make sure the fan is still balanced with the bent tips.
An imbalance will shorten the life of the bearings.
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