The Ford Barn

G.M. · 05-29-2015, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by flatheadfan

Kevin-

I understand your thinking but I am not so sure the thrust and/or load change (if any) would be a problem with a replacement fan. As I recall, the Ford standard generator with a bolt-on fan was a four blade critter. A six blade fan (extra cooling), was optional and didn't require a modified or replacement generator to handle the greater thrust/load change created by the heavier fan. Still, you have a point that might enter into the situation and is worth considering.

Thanks

Tom

The six blade Ford fan don't do much to improve cooling, it just makes a LOT of noise. G.M.

48 coupe · 05-29-2015, 08:04 AM

Did you ever consider an electric ? I have one on my 48. I think it's from a 90's Buick. 12 volt. It may not suck as much as Flatford8 's, but it works for me.

V8COOPMAN · 05-29-2015, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by flatford8

My '50 fordor has a flex fan and it sucks like a sailors sister on Saturday night........Mark

You wouldn't happen to have a picture of that sailor's little sister, would ya? DD

05-29-2015, 08:04 AM	#22
48 coupe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shell Knob Missouri Posts: 152	Re: Flex fan? Did you ever consider an electric ? I have one on my 48. I think it's from a 90's Buick. 12 volt. It may not suck as much as Flatford8 's, but it works for me.