01-27-2015, 04:10 PM | #41 | |
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01-27-2015, 05:23 PM | #42 |
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The rivets were never the problem for me . The narrow area between the rivets fatigued , cracked and the blade flew off. I had two of the four blade fans sling a blade.
The four blade fans were not original to the model B . The four blade model 46 fans were first used on the 1933 four cylinder trucks. The model 46 four blade truck fans were then sold as replacement fans for model A & B cars and trucks by Ford dealers after the dangerous two blade prop fans were discontinued, probably through the 50s The old Ford four blade fans are mostly fatigued and just as dangerous if not more dangerous than the original two blade prop fans . I wouldn't run either one. I've already had two close calls with the four blade fans. I'm not going to wait for three to be a charm. It is not necessary to remove the radiator to remove a four blade fan . It is easy enough to bend the blades back and forth a few times and you will be surprised how easily the blades break off. After the blades are broken off the water pump can be easily removed. With the pump removed, the hub of the old fan can be easily removed if a person knows what they are doing . Last edited by Purdy Swoft; 01-27-2015 at 08:54 PM. |
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01-27-2015, 05:53 PM | #43 |
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I concur... good advice Purdy! I have cut some of them off to keep from pulling the radiator and was always glad I did it. I agree if you look at some of the fans at the swap meets they are mostly all fatigued in one area or another.
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01-28-2015, 10:05 PM | #44 | |
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Just curious, what would your legal liability be if you sold an A to someone knowing the fan could blow at any time but didn't tell them? Or, maybe this is a morality issue. |
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01-29-2015, 10:17 AM | #45 |
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I changed to an aluminum 2 blade fan when I couldn't figure out why my engine, with 4 blade, would seem to vibrate more at higher rpm. Problem solved.
Upon inspecting the 4 blade fan I found two blades tweaked. Something I didn't notice when I bought the car. Don't know if that was the cause but runs smoother now.
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