Re: OT: Finding a mechanical engine fan by dimensions

Leon Fisk <lfiskgr@gmail.invalid> wrote:

 
This place claims to have some thread-on clutches but you'd
better sit down before looking at the price
 
https://scoutparts.com/Fan_Clutch_Screw_On_Type_Very_Rare__Scout_II_Travelall_Travelette_Pickup_Metro/p13305
 

Indeed, and note that they're used. Already have one of those 8-)

If the design permitted servicing I'd have been tempted to keep the
screw-on style. As a crimped assembly there's no obvious hope of repair,
even if wear parts like bearings and seals could be bought or adapted.
That's what motivated replacing the clutch along with the water pump.

The idea of having the old water pump rebuilt might make sense if it
can be done inexpensively, just to have a spare on hand. That would
require pulling and reinstalling both pulley hub and impeller, which
would take at least some fixturing.

Thanks for writing,

bob prohaska