Clutch fans

[Hosehead]

I was curious what you guys are using for fans. I am having some cooling issues and recently bought a Mopar performance viscous fan with the short clutch(around 2 3/4 inches tall) and it ends up around 1/4 inch from the radiator. Is there a fan clutch that is shorter? I am running a 440 in a 65 belvedere with schumacher mounts and a U.S. Radiator 22" aluminum unit and a milodon pump. Is there a shorter clutch or is my radiator the issue. Thanks!

 

[Hosehead]

Or to simplify my previous long winded ramble, is there a shorter fan clutch than 2 3/4 inches?

 

[Texpar]

Just my .02 but living in Texas in long hot summers the big key is a good fan shroud.. Non focused and non directed air looses tons of efficiency

i can feel your concern 1/4 would make me a bit nervous too. Technically it should never get closer but if the water pump bearings went out....... Could have an oops

 

[Hosehead]

Yeah, that's what I was worried about. I'm getting an original 64 fan shroud soon but I still want to ditch this flex fan for something a little more original looking. The search continues......

 

[snakeoil24]

Take current clutch to a Machine shop see if they can turn down the base, or cut off and tig weld closer. I have not tried this myself but a good machine ship might be able to help.

 

[Hosehead]

Yeah, I thought of that. I was wondering if moving the radiator back on its mounting brackets might be an option as well. Gonna call the radiator shop tomorrow.

 

[Montclaire]

There is a slimmer unit off a Jag, I can't recall the dimensions though. I have one but it might take a week for me to figure out where I put it. The app was an 86 Jag XJ6

 

[Hemi Rebel]

Take your fan and clutch to napa. Ask to see a 261306. Take water pump pulley too. Make sure fan fits to clutch and pulley holes line up

 

[ga66mopar]

Common problem most use Hayden part #2765 fan clutch. i use it and it works great.

 

[Hosehead]

Common problem most use Hayden part #2765 fan clutch. i use it and it works great.

I just bought one of these and it was too long. I think it's my radiator. It's a custom aluminum radiator. The Hayden 2765 is 2.65 inches tall and it puts the clutch 1/4 inch from my radiator. Thanks guys. I knew you guys would help me figure it out. Looks like I'll alter the radiator. I really hate flex fans.....

 

[Dodge 330]

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/mopar...pacing-on-64-Dodge&highlight=fan+clutch+early

 

[Hosehead]

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/mopar...pacing-on-64-Dodge&highlight=fan+clutch+early

Roger that and thanks, Dodge 330! I am doing essentially the same thing. Dropped my aluminum radiator off that the radiator shop today. They are moving the core back 1/2". That should give me about 3/4" then. Should be good to go. Thanks guys!

 

[snakeoil24]

I have similar issue this is going to help me as well.

 

[dvw]

If you look the core support is notched on the top of the drivers side. The factory radiators are actually pushed forward on the drivers side in their brackets.
Doug