John: I don't think the spacing of the blades is a problem nor the number
of blades. I am using a Hayden 7 bladed flex fan that has varied spacing
and it works fine. As indicated by Steve Byers, they are designed that way
for a reason.
(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA
1967 3000 MKIII HBJ8L39031
> [Original Message]
> From: john lakie <doelakie@yahoo.com>
> To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 7/28/2005 1:15:07 PM
> Subject: 6 blade fan?
>
> Just in the process of doing some engine detail work
> on my bj8 and removed the 6 blade fan for cleaning and
> painting. I was quite surprised to find a rather
> strange blade configuration. The spacing between the
> blades is NOT even, as a matter of fact 2 pair
> actually overlap one another slightly. Surely this
> cannot be correct and must be the work of a previous
> owner simply mounting 3 pairs of blades together?
> This could not be balanced or efficient at engine
> cooling?!? Wouldn't it be better to use just 2 pair
> of blades under the circumstances?
> Secondly, when I re-install the fan blades, should a
> thread compound be used to insure the blades don't
> loosen and become projectiles?
>
> thanks in advance,
> John Lakie
> 65 bj8 phase 1
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