In a message dated 3/4/99 1:16:32 PM Pacific Standard Time,
rjj0msj@ix.netcom.com writes:
<< >But do you think if I had the stock fan magnifluxed and it checked out,
that it would be ok? I like the stock look. Are there any replacement fans
that are "close" to stock out there?
Everything is probably relative. I am using my stock fan (even had to put it
in
a shop press to take just a "wee" bit of pitch out of the blade to get it to
fit), and it has not yet thrown a blade, but you never know when that might
happen? It has gone across country twice and is still running strong. I am
not
disputing what jack is saying, as IF he is correct, and I have just been
lucky,
then it is GREAT advice. However, the other side of the issue is that maybe
HIS
and ONLY his fan was defective? I don't guess this solves your dilemma
Allen,
but maybe it will bring out a couple of other success or failure stories, and
then maybe you can draw on the "majority"?
Rob >>
I never thought about a newer fan until the thread started awhile back, I
think it's a good idea...anytime you can improve on an older design, I say go
for it, if you're not looking for an original restoration. With that
said........my '59 with the 235 lives at 3000 rpms (until I get off my lazy
butt and assemble my 3.54 rearend). I run the truck about a 170 mile round
trip twice a month, all highway driving, and have taken several trip from here
in the Bay Area to Reno and Tahoe in it. Again all at 3000 rpm's.
So to sum it up, I guess it would be a good idea to replace the fan with a
modern one, but haven't had any problem yet.
And for what it's worth, I run a 160 Tstat, no fan shroud and the temp has
NEVER gone over 180 degrees, pulling Donner Summit both ways, loaded with
700-800 pounds of Peterbilt parts, in the dead of Summer.
Stock 235, stock radiator.
Mike
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