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Ole Blue 68 · 03-30-2006, 03:48 PM

Has anybody used a clutch fan eliminator or heard anything about them? I'm thinking about trying one but I don't want to waste the money or the time if it's not going to make a difference or worse, lead to problems.

I don't want to switch over to an electric.

**dennislbrooks** · 03-30-2006, 04:30 PM

is your fan clutch bad?

Jim_PA · 03-30-2006, 04:32 PM

Why would you want to eliminate your fan clutch?

Ole Blue 68 · 03-31-2006, 10:04 AM

I was trying to save on some weight. Glad I asked this one. Doesn't sound like the route to go.

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Originally Posted by Jim_PA

Why would you want to eliminate your fan clutch?

70short · 03-31-2006, 11:28 AM

I just switched over from A direct drive (factory) unit to A flex-a-lite clutch and fan. What A big difference in the positive direction!!!!!!!!!!

Gary

oatzy · 03-31-2006, 03:41 PM

Where did you get the flex system?

Longhorn Man · 03-30-2006, 07:41 PM

Direct drive would be a step int he wrong direction IMO.
It is VARY hard to beat a clutch fan in durablilty and performance.

**Stocker** · 03-30-2006, 07:51 PM

And if it replaces the clutch unit with a solid adapter and still uses the same fan blade unit, it would roar like a dirty SOB all the time, while soaking up horsepower and using more fuel. If that's what it is, it is a terrible idea.

thecatseye66 · 03-30-2006, 08:13 PM

I know I'm hijacking this thread but it's on the same topic anyway.

I have a stock, non-clutch type fan on the '68 396 truck and the stock shroud is in place as well. I haven't had any overheating problems or anything, but it does take a LONG time to warm up. Should I put a fan clutch on it? If so, can I get a clutch and use the same fan or do I need to get a complete fan/fan clutch assembly? If so, what year donors would fit inside the stock shroud with the short water pump?

*rage'nrat638* · 03-30-2006, 10:55 PM

ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS MEASURE THE DISTANCE ACCROSS THE FAN BLADES
should be a 18" or a 19" i have a few pm me if you want one

thecatseye66 · 03-31-2006, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rage'nrat638

should be a 18" or a 19" i have a few pm me if you want one

PM sent...

Longhorn Man · 03-31-2006, 04:47 PM

Are you talking flex fan or alectric driven fan by a brand name of flex lite?

Engine driven flex fans are bad news. They blades are known for flying off and going right through the hood to include the braces on the inner hood.

Jim_PA · 03-31-2006, 04:55 PM

My personal favorite is just a stock 5 blade fan and good thermal clutch.

03-30-2006, 03:48 PM	#1
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Clutch Fan Eliminator Has anybody used a clutch fan eliminator or heard anything about them? I'm thinking about trying one but I don't want to waste the money or the time if it's not going to make a difference or worse, lead to problems. I don't want to switch over to an electric.

03-30-2006, 04:30 PM	#2
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Re: Clutch Fan Eliminator is your fan clutch bad?

03-30-2006, 04:32 PM	#3
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Clutch Fan Eliminator Why would you want to eliminate your fan clutch?

03-31-2006, 11:28 AM	#5
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Re: Clutch Fan Eliminator I just switched over from A direct drive (factory) unit to A flex-a-lite clutch and fan. What A big difference in the positive direction!!!!!!!!!! Gary __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

03-31-2006, 03:41 PM	#6
oatzy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: alaska Posts: 20	Re: Clutch Fan Eliminator Where did you get the flex system?

03-30-2006, 07:41 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Clutch Fan Eliminator Direct drive would be a step int he wrong direction IMO. It is VARY hard to beat a clutch fan in durablilty and performance.

03-30-2006, 07:51 PM	#8
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Clutch Fan Eliminator And if it replaces the clutch unit with a solid adapter and still uses the same fan blade unit, it would roar like a dirty SOB all the time, while soaking up horsepower and using more fuel. If that's what it is, it is a terrible idea. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

03-30-2006, 08:13 PM	#9
thecatseye66 '68 C-20 396 CST CC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 454	Re: Clutch Fan Eliminator I know I'm hijacking this thread but it's on the same topic anyway. I have a stock, non-clutch type fan on the '68 396 truck and the stock shroud is in place as well. I haven't had any overheating problems or anything, but it does take a LONG time to warm up. Should I put a fan clutch on it? If so, can I get a clutch and use the same fan or do I need to get a complete fan/fan clutch assembly? If so, what year donors would fit inside the stock shroud with the short water pump? __________________ 68 C-20 396/TH400 CST Custom Camper NOW W/DISC BRAKES 01 Jetta Turbo Daily Driver 84 Yamaha Virago 700 - Alaska to Florida Via Maine & Mexico

03-30-2006, 10:55 PM	#10
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Clutch Fan Eliminator ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS MEASURE THE DISTANCE ACCROSS THE FAN BLADES should be a 18" or a 19" i have a few pm me if you want one

03-31-2006, 04:47 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Clutch Fan Eliminator Are you talking flex fan or alectric driven fan by a brand name of flex lite? Engine driven flex fans are bad news. They blades are known for flying off and going right through the hood to include the braces on the inner hood.

03-31-2006, 04:55 PM	#13
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Clutch Fan Eliminator My personal favorite is just a stock 5 blade fan and good thermal clutch.



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