Re: Radiator Fan Configurations

[Kevin Curry <kevin@domain.elided>]

Has anyone removed their rigid fan and gone with an electric? Just curious cuz
I thought about doing that.

"John A. Landry" wrote:

> OK guys (and gals)... without going through the trouble of spending 30
> minutes in the parts manual giving detailed specifics (why bother?)...
>
> For the Scout II there are THREE *basic* radiator fan configurations.
>
> 1. Rigid mount with spacer block to pump hub.
>
> 2. Up until April-May 1976, engines equipped with a thermostatically
> controlled fan clutch used a left-hand threaded coupler nut to attach to
> the water pump hub.
>
> 3. After that, engines equipped with a thermostatically controlled fan
> clutch used a four bolt flange to fasten to the water pump hub.
>
> Of the three basic configurations I just mentioned, there was a wide
> selection of fans used ranging from a steel four bladed "X" all the way up
> to 6 bladed aluminum fans with turned back tips.  In between ranged 5 and 6
> bladed fans with steel and aluminum blades, straight and turned back tips.
> I've collected examples of several types over the years (never know when
> you need a spare fan <grin>).  The fan used seemed to vary with the year,
> model and auxiliary equipment being ordered (such as air conditioning or
> automatic transmission).
>
> I'm pretty sure that the rigid fan configuration was only supplied from the
> factory with four or five blade steel fans... no six bladed configurations.
>
> My 76 manufactured in April of 76 originally came with a six bladed fan and
> the threaded coupler nut.  Shortly after, IH dropped the threaded coupler
> clutch and went to the flanged clutch.
>
> Regards,
>
> John L.
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