Clutch Fan Install getting mucho frustrated
 

Could someone break it down the assembly order for this? I'm thinking I need studs because I cannot get the bolts in from the fan side o from the water pump.

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Save yourself mucho frustration and get the studs. It's 10 times easier.

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This. The last time I changed my fan clutch, I didn't know about the studs. Fiddly but I eventually got it. Told myself if I ever do it again, I'll get the studs.

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I use studs on every vehicle I own, makes life way easier.

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Copy that. Thank you I'm getting studs.

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I used studs on my 67 327 as well. Much easier to line up the clutch under the shroud

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Napa has a kit with everything you need.

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You're not putting that spacer back, right? I believe those are only for flex fans replacing thermo clutch fans.

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Good point, that spacer should not be needed. The real test is whether the fan blades are roughly half-in, half-out of the shroud opening.

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I do need that spacer to reach half in half out position in shroud. Hope i can find studs that long. I'll look at NAPa because O O'Reilly only had two inches

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I ordered this from Summit. Hope it works

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It didn't work. Going to augment shroud

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I couldn't tell by the pic, and don't have the particulars off the top of my head.... But is there a chance you have a short water pump, and a long water pump might put everything right?

EDIT: This might help:
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1632269940

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^ Interesting pic. My '70 BBC has a short water pump.

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Well, the OP's '67 should have a short original WP -- but over the years, things can change.

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What's worse is that my fan clutch is about 1/2" from the radiator. That's the severe duty clutch, though, which has fins that stick out pretty far past the fan mounting flange. I ended up just making a shroud from a piece of aluminum strap.

We haven't seen the OP's shroud. Maybe the deeper 4WD shroud would work?

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I agree. I've tried both ways and studs are definitely the way to go.

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If you do a search for 5/16 studs 1.25 inches long you will find several with the fine thread end longer than the course thread end. This is not ideal for a fan clutch instillation.

AMK has the correct hard to find studs available but has a minimum order of $30.

Along with the studs I also bought some correct water pump, alternator, and power steering pump bolts to replace some ugly hardware store bolts.

https://www.amkproducts.com/bulk-fas...oduct_ID=11003

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I have a long water pump.

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Something is strange then . The long water pump would push the fan further into the shroud . I have this problem on my 72 it had a later model engine with a long water pump with the associated accessories brackets. The fan is not half in and out it’s completely inside the shroud . I’ll post a pick later have to go out to the truck

Edit for pictures:
It’s not optimal but the truck has never overheated even pulling the trailer .

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Agreed, pics would definitely help, and a deeper 4x4 shroud might be the answer.

FWIW, the OEM shroud on my K20 is right at 9" deep front-to-back.

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It may be because my 400 sbc is back against the firewall. My plug wires literally rub against the firewall. Not sure maybe because I used the same motor mounts that my straight six 250 had.

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Carburetor studs work also and they come in different lengths. Some come useing hex key to install.

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:agree:

^ ^ ^ After ten days, 800 views and 25 post in... With that above added info, you have answered/solved the root of the mucho clutch fan issues that you are having on your own. Mel :chevy: