New Fan and Thremal Clutch Advice

[paul blair]

Is the fan on backwards?

[kelz702]

Originally Posted by paul blair

Is the fan on backwards?

LoL, I just ran out to check. It's not on backwards. It's pulling air threw through radiator to the motor. I wish it would have been that easy...

[tdangle]

I like running a thermal clutch with fan also, with a fixed fan or flex fan the fan is really noisy. With the thermal clutch fan setup, it is like my truck had an additional gear to shift into on the hwy. the fan (my clutch fan was frozen) made it sound like I was driving 100 MPH at 50.

[kelz702]

Update:
I ended up buying a Short Shaft Fan Clutch https://m.summitracing.com/parts/hda-2947/overview/ and 6 blade fan from Summit. The fan clutch brought the fan about an inch and a half closer to the motor. It's still not sitting where I'd like it but it will have to do. The temp gauge reads cooler for the most part. Occasionally the needle spikes but not as often. I was still concerned so I ran to Home Depot and picked up a inferred temp gun. Right below the thermostat housing reads 180°, sides of radiator reads 180° and the spot in the intake where the sending unit is reads 180°-190°. I'm pretty sure in in the clear. Thanks everyone for the advice.

[kelz702]

Sorry for the pics. I don't know why they post upside down and sideways