Theo, I agree with what you have said. Other than to keep a Tiger perfectly
original I never understood why people continued to use the 1" hub. It
seems like Rootes/Ford just reversed the hub as a quick way of moving the
fan and pulley away from the radiator. But given the large desire to
migrate to alternative fans (with 5/8" holes) the 1" hub is no longer a
solution, but a hindrance. As you have stated there are other, easily
accomplished alternatives to do that. My Tiger has a 5 bolt 289 with a" who
knows what front cover" and I very much suspect a "generic, one size fits
all" 5/8" water pump. While probably not optimal I do have clearance using
the stock radiator and the yellow Volvo fan. Perhaps with thicker radiators
it is less of an option.
Also, the other day I mentioned the need for the 1" hole if using the stock
Tiger hub. As Ron pointed out not every fan is a candidate for that
modification. Foremost in my mind at the time was the posts, and I believe
article on Tigers United, that Steve Laifman did. He retained the stock 1"
hub and modified the Ford Maverick fan to fit.
Tom
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