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What Fan/clutch/spacer combination should be used on a 1970 Road Runner?

bwayco

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Hi All,
What fan, clutch and spacer should I be looking for on my non AC 1970 Road Runner with a 440 6bbl, manual trans and 22" radiator (2998954) and shroud (2998328)?
Thanks for any help!
 
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I have a few clutch fans that will work, and I’m out in Pinckney. I also have a 70 6bbl manual car, if you’re interested in coming out, I can hook you up.
 
Hi All,
What fan, clutch and spacer should I be looking for on my non AC 1970 Road Runner with a 440 6bbl, manual trans and 22" radiator (2998954) and shroud (2998328)?
Thanks for any help!
Is the car and original V code engine? Didn't all 6 bbl cars use a 26" radiator? The 6 bbl max cooling A34 Super track pack cars used a 26" radiator # 2998956, with TORQUE DRIVE fan clutch, 7 blade fan, shroud......WITHOUT ANY clutch spacer. I believe that the Super Bird's used a solid drive, 7 blade steel fan an shroud???? Just my opinion.....
BOB RENTON
 
I’ve never seen a spacer used in conjunction with a fan clutch.
I probably need to explain further.
My set up is a bit unusual.
I currently have a 4 blade mechanical fan without a clutch and a 1.25" spacer and want to convert to a 7 blade fan and clutch to help with cooling, but don't know if I need a spacer or not. The car was originally a 383, manual trans and 22" radiator and I changed to the 440+6 and kept the 4 blade fan and cooling was not too much of an issue. I want to "upgrade", but don't know what parts will be the best fit.
I am not quite sure if the combination of fan (2863216) and clutch (2806070) will fit into the OEM shroud, which is 20.75" in diameter.
 
I had to use the (I think) short Jaguar fan clutch (2765) in my 1970 Roadrunner with a 22" radiator and 2863216 fan. The 22" radiator is more than 3/4" closer to the engine than the 26" radiator in my 1968 Coronet. In my Coronet, I used the standard thermal clutch (2747) with a 2863216 fan. In the last 2 pics, you can see the difference in the shaft lengths on the 2 clutches (no spacers are used with clutch fans). Can't help you with the shroud though, I haven't fit either of my cars with one yet.

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