Re: Finding a mechanical engine fan by dimensions

BP wrote in message news:v0gji5$3pfse$1@dont-email.me...
Jim Wilkins <muratlanne@gmail.com> wrote:

Does the clutch body size allow you to tilt the fan and slip an
edge of the hole into one of the slots to gain clearance?
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I think the answer is "yes", but the clutch centering boss is 2 5/8", while
the fan bore is 2 3/8". There's enough metal on the clutch to turn down the
centering boss to 2 3/8", if that runs true enough a new bolt circle on the
fan can be made with hand tools. If the new fan arriving today won't fit it
might be worth a try since the clutch will fit in my lathe.
Thanks for everyone's help!
bob prohaska
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Did I not explain that clearly enough? If you angle the fan until it contacts the clutch body and can slide one edge of the hole into a notch on the flange, the other side of the now offset fan hole may clear the flange enough to pass over the high spot and let you remove the fan from the slot and seat it in place.