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Shelbycsx · 01-29-2020, 01:57 PM

Has anyone used the improved one piece cast model B fan before. It was supposed to be fords fix to the cracking two piece ones.

J Franklin · 01-29-2020, 03:05 PM

Save it for judging and run an aluminum one for everyday.

Charlie Stephens · 01-29-2020, 03:39 PM

Your title says steel, I thought they were aluminum? Be sure to buy a new one from a reputable supplier, some of the earlier ones had problems.

Charlie Stephens

Shelbycsx · 01-29-2020, 03:41 PM

Aluminum ones are reproductions. The one in the photo is steel.

Kurt in NJ · 01-29-2020, 06:01 PM

Have to look for seam on back side, it's not cast

Keith True · 01-29-2020, 06:16 PM

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Did Ford make the cast steel fan? I have one,I just thought it was something aftermarket from the 30's,40's,50's,etc.I bead blasted it and used it.It IS a cast unit,not like the late 31 single layer fan.No seam in the back.It is very thin compared to the aluminum fans,but thicker than the original 31 single layer fan.I am running it on my truck,with what I call a tubular water pump.No packing nut,fully enclosed for the whole length of it with one grease fitting in the middle.

Bob-A · 01-29-2020, 06:23 PM

Shelbycsx,

If possible how about some detailed pics of the rare fan blade?

Bob-A

Sunnybrook Farm · 01-29-2020, 07:26 PM

Model A Ford Garage comparison of A and B blades. They say the four blade eventually was the replacement for both. They didn't talk about a cast version so it must be something really odd.

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/twobladedfans.htm

Benson · 01-31-2020, 02:37 PM

As mentioned in post 8:

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/twobladedfans.htm

Paragraph 3 of Vince's webpage as mentioned above:

1. The Model A fan was very prone to cracking

2. was replaced with an improved construction Model B style.

3. The Model B fan was also known as the Holley design fan.

Paragraph 4:

Version 2. At a glance it looks like every other fan, but it is a much improved construction, and was Ford's fix to the fan cracking problem which was becoming apparent at that point in time. These improved Model B fan blades are made from a single piece steel stamping.

Comment: This second version of stamped steel fan might be the one that is called "cast"?

01-29-2020, 03:05 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,581	Re: Model B one piece cast steel fan blade Save it for judging and run an aluminum one for everyday.

01-29-2020, 03:39 PM	#3
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,320	Re: Model B one piece cast steel fan blade Your title says steel, I thought they were aluminum? Be sure to buy a new one from a reputable supplier, some of the earlier ones had problems. Charlie Stephens

01-29-2020, 03:41 PM	#4
Shelbycsx Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 138	Re: Model B one piece cast steel fan blade Aluminum ones are reproductions. The one in the photo is steel.

01-29-2020, 06:01 PM	#5
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,672	Re: Model B one piece cast steel fan blade Have to look for seam on back side, it's not cast

01-29-2020, 06:16 PM	#6
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 3,689	Re: Model B one piece cast steel fan blade Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Did Ford make the cast steel fan? I have one,I just thought it was something aftermarket from the 30's,40's,50's,etc.I bead blasted it and used it.It IS a cast unit,not like the late 31 single layer fan.No seam in the back.It is very thin compared to the aluminum fans,but thicker than the original 31 single layer fan.I am running it on my truck,with what I call a tubular water pump.No packing nut,fully enclosed for the whole length of it with one grease fitting in the middle.

01-29-2020, 06:23 PM	#7
Bob-A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central FL, USA Posts: 1,192	Re: Model B one piece cast steel fan blade Shelbycsx, If possible how about some detailed pics of the rare fan blade? Bob-A

01-29-2020, 07:26 PM	#8
Sunnybrook Farm Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 409	Re: Model B one piece cast steel fan blade Model A Ford Garage comparison of A and B blades. They say the four blade eventually was the replacement for both. They didn't talk about a cast version so it must be something really odd. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/twobladedfans.htm

01-31-2020, 02:37 PM	#9
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Highlands, Cen~Col Posts: 2,891	Re: Model B one piece cast steel fan blade As mentioned in post 8: http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/twobladedfans.htm Paragraph 3 of Vince's webpage as mentioned above: 1. The Model A fan was very prone to cracking 2. was replaced with an improved construction Model B style. 3. The Model B fan was also known as the Holley design fan. Paragraph 4: Version 2. At a glance it looks like every other fan, but it is a much improved construction, and was Ford's fix to the fan cracking problem which was becoming apparent at that point in time. These improved Model B fan blades are made from a single piece steel stamping. Comment: This second version of stamped steel fan might be the one that is called "cast"? Last edited by Benson; 02-04-2020 at 02:37 PM.