thermostatic fan clutch

[bmbm40]

Where to get one for my 250? Rethinking my original electric fan idea.
Thanks

 

[bubba22349]

Have a 77 Maverick 250, C4 trans with power steering & disk brakes, and AC it came with fan shroud, opsie: it's a factory flex type stock with a spacer not a clutch unit, but it could still fit in easy there is 2 5/8" between the fan and Radiator. The Granada's / Monarchs with AC could have them.

 

[jahearne]

Happen to know how much room a clutch fan takes up between the water pump and radiator?

Thanks,

 

[Frankenstang]

Happen to know how much room a clutch fan takes up between the water pump and radiator?

Thanks,

Another way of putting that might be 'how little room' can a fan clutch take up, since the length of the straight six can be prohibitive to using a clutch in earlier models. I'm going to be installing a Hayden 2765 thermal clutch (non viscous) that's mainly intended for a Jag application, but is used by big blockers and other setups where available space is a concern. It has the correct bolt pattern and pilot option to fit the water pump on my 200, and most importantly a total height of ~2.67"
Good luck!

 

[bubba22349]

Happen to know how much room a clutch fan takes up between the water pump and radiator?

They can be a few different sizes but about 2 1/2 to 2 3/4. There is a lot of interchangeability so those used on other brands and models could be used too. On my 77 there would be lots of room but it has a bigger engine compartment like the 67 and up Mustangs.

 

[jahearne]

Happen to know how much room a clutch fan takes up between the water pump and radiator?

Thanks,

Another way of putting that might be 'how little room' can a fan clutch take up, since the length of the straight six can be prohibitive to using a clutch in earlier models. I'm going to be installing a Hayden 2765 thermal clutch (non viscous) that's mainly intended for a Jag application, but is used by big blockers and other setups where available space is a concern. It has the correct bolt pattern and pilot option to fit the water pump on my 200, and most importantly a total height of ~2.67"
Good luck!

That would be a tight fit.



Thanks,

 

[Frankenstang]

That would be a tight fit.

Yeah John, it will definitely be snug, and of course the swap involves a spacer delete...I've got about the same amount of room to play with as you do...probably be alot fun to install too :roll: ...bloody knuckles and all


I had another photo or two pilfered from the web...I'll see if I can locate...showing this setup fitting in a 3-3.25" space with the accompanying clutch fan. With this setup I'll actually end up making the leading edge of the fan sit a little further back from the radiator...so when I get set to put it on I plan to be ready to incorporate a shroud if the fan ends up too far away. I've been considering the shroud as potentially integral to the swap, since clutch fans fully engaged still aren't quite as efficient moving air as the old direct drive mechanical, and because a/c is in the future eventually 8)

 

[thesameguy]

Would love to see some pics of this as they materialize... I'm wrestling with the same dilemma (clutch or electric) and the same lack of space! I've been considering moving to a slimmer radiator, but obviously *less* cooling isn't one of my goals.

 

[MPGmustang]

I too like this, my electric fan didn't hold up too well in my summer heat, so my mech fan is back on, as engine sits I have about 3 inches of space pulley and rad. I might get more if I could move the engine back 1 inch (got 2 inches between firewall and engine) of course the clutch fan would need a good shroud to really show it's potential.

 

[xctasy]

The C-codes in pre Fox 4.1 Granadas, Monarchs, Versaillies from 1980 to 1981 had 'em. Worth 4 hp at 4800 rpm on a 98 hp net engine, 102 with it disengauged. The SAE net and DIN net readings are generally with the fan fully engaged.

So did 1980 onwards Alloy head 3.3 and 4.1 Falcons, a factory part as a viscous fan (wax filled).

They are compact enough, and not too much trouble to fit and remove if you have the right FoMoCo visous fan puller, but they then started playing with the fan pitch to reduce noise, and the early fans often won't accept the later viscous fan clutch unless you install them both.

Best wind rush is by the stock early fan (1969 to about 1980 Australian, US C9 to about 1975 [D5?]). Any time noise is reduced, air flow at idle is reduced, so just a thermostatic fan clutch is a huge advance.