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Old 08-23-2010, 07:29 AM   #90
Glen in Hillman MI
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Default Re: Another Original 2-Blade Fan Takes Its Toll

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Originally Posted by Bill Goddard View Post
I have never been interested in cars except the model A but I think the fan is more likely to fail because the pulley is not directly supported by a shaft but is cantilevered behind the forward bearing. There is alternate flexing as the fan pulley rotates. I don't know if ANY other cars have this condition. We need a whole new design and we need it now!
Ford had fan blade trouble well into the 60's. I was in fleet service for over 25 years and replace many ford 4 blade fans.
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