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CA Victoria · 05-19-2015, 09:04 AM

I have a stock 6 blade aluminum fan fitted to the stock 8 bolt hub assembly on my 8rt engine. Are/were there other fan blades offered for this configuration?
The exploded view in the F1 manual shows a 4 blade fan on the 8 bolt hub....
Or have other assemblies been adapted to fit this application with 3 or 4 blades?

JSeery · 05-19-2015, 09:07 AM

What are you wanting to do, change it? I would think the 6 blade would be the best option.

rotorwrench · 05-19-2015, 10:54 AM

The 6-blade may have been for larger trucks. Many of the fan parts are interchangeable between F series trucks. I know most of them used the same radiators & shrouds.

cobra5laddict · 05-19-2015, 11:01 AM

as i understand the 6 blade fans were used on F5 and larger trucks. My F1 project came with a 6 blade when i got it. i plan on running it once i am ready, it cant hurt to have the extra airflow.

Barry-ct · 05-19-2015, 11:44 AM

4 blade was standard. I opted for the 6 blade for better airflow. THey are louder though....

CA Victoria · 05-19-2015, 11:52 AM

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Ok, will BOL for a 4 blade fan.

36tbird · 05-19-2015, 01:05 PM

I have a 6 blade on my '36 and I do not notice it being louder. Man, it moves the air. I cannot get my 8ba with 180* thermostats to run over 178*.

JSeery · 05-19-2015, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 36tbird

I have a 6 blade on my '36 and I do not notice it being louder. Man, it moves the air. I cannot get my 8ba with 180* thermostats to run over 178*.

Now there is a different problem!

Ford Freak · 05-19-2015, 05:11 PM

I have a six blade unit on mine . Not loud at all .

05-19-2015, 09:07 AM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 8rt Fan Blade Options? What are you wanting to do, change it? I would think the 6 blade would be the best option.

05-19-2015, 10:54 AM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 18,006	Re: 8rt Fan Blade Options? The 6-blade may have been for larger trucks. Many of the fan parts are interchangeable between F series trucks. I know most of them used the same radiators & shrouds.

05-19-2015, 11:01 AM	#4
cobra5laddict Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: denver colorado Posts: 37	Re: 8rt Fan Blade Options? as i understand the 6 blade fans were used on F5 and larger trucks. My F1 project came with a 6 blade when i got it. i plan on running it once i am ready, it cant hurt to have the extra airflow.

05-19-2015, 11:44 AM	#5
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: 8rt Fan Blade Options? 4 blade was standard. I opted for the 6 blade for better airflow. THey are louder though.... __________________ Barry 50 F-1

05-19-2015, 11:52 AM	#6
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,242	Re: 8rt Fan Blade Options? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ok, will BOL for a 4 blade fan. __________________ Tim Downtown, Ca

05-19-2015, 01:05 PM	#7
36tbird Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: nw SanAntonio, TX Posts: 940	Re: 8rt Fan Blade Options? I have a 6 blade on my '36 and I do not notice it being louder. Man, it moves the air. I cannot get my 8ba with 180* thermostats to run over 178*.

05-19-2015, 05:11 PM	#9
Ford Freak Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pittsford NY. USA Posts: 1,304	Re: 8rt Fan Blade Options? I have a six blade unit on mine . Not loud at all .