• Re: Finding a mechanical engine fan by dimensions

    From bp@www.zefox.net@21:1/5 to Jim Wilkins on Fri Apr 26 16:08:38 2024
    Jim Wilkins <muratlanne@gmail.com> wrote:
    "Snag" wrote in message news:v0f1g9$3edci$1@dont-email.me...

    OK , if I understand correctly the 4 slot flange bolts to the pump
    and the fan bolts to a surface that is hidden by the fan . Got a mill
    and a boring head ? Is the current fan's base circle diameter big enough
    to drill the bolt pattern of the new clutch ? I could adapt that fan to
    that clutch in my shop .
    Snag

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    Two notches in the fan hole might get it over the flange without losing centering. Does the clutch body size allow you to tilt the fan and slip an edge of the hole into one of the slots to gain clearance?


    I think the answer is "yes", but the clutch centering boss is 2 5/8", while
    the fan bore is 2 3/8". There's enough metal on the clutch to turn down the centering boss to 2 3/8", if that runs true enough a new bolt circle on the
    fan can be made with hand tools. If the new fan arriving today won't fit it might be worth a try since the clutch will fit in my lathe.

    Thanks for everyone's help!

    bob prohaska

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