68,C-10---Fan clearance?

[100%Chevy]

My fan is half in,half out of the shroud.
What's it supposed to be?
There's about 4" gap between the fan and radiator.
It's a 68,C-10,327,auto with a/c,power steering,etc.
Thanks,Mike.

[Jason Banks]

Half in Half Out is PERFECT!

[Shinysideup]

Perfect.

[Barnfind46]

I agree!

[Stocker]

Not that you need more verification.... wth, here's one more "I agree".

[100%Chevy]

I think it's good too.
But,is it correct for my 68? Did it require a spacer when new?I don't have one in it.
I put a new clutch on it today and it is the same as the old one,which was an aftermarket style too.
I don't know if the clutch is correct either,so the question about the fan depth.
A picture of an original fan/clutch in the shroud would help.
Mike.

[Stocker]

I can't answer as to what is correct for your '68 -- maybe someone else will be able to.

As far as I know, spacers are not used with clutch fans. Since your fan if half-in and half-out of the shroud (just as it should be), the clutch you are using is the right size. With A/C, and depending on the fan you're using, you may need a heavy duty clutch instead of a standard duty. Great info here: http://www.haydenauto.com/featured%2...s/content.aspx

[100%Chevy]

The clutch is why I started this repair.My old clutch lost it's oil and had no resistance left.
I haven't had any overheating trouble.(Yet!)
I replaced it with a heavy duty thermal type clutch.
I've looked,but can't find a good view of the fan/shroud.Seems everyone likes to take pics from the front of the engine!LOL!
Not looking to be perfect,but I 'd like it to look close to original.
Mike.