Converting L6 250, to a clutched fan.

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

QUESTION ! Can you remove the fan, pully without removing the radiator ? 307

Yeah. Usually. Sometimes, you can take the top radiator brackets off to lean it forward for more space -- that is if there is any ''give'' in that direction.
With the radiator out of the way, there is a much clearer shot at the Water Pump. But then you gotta refill all the coolant anyway. Might as well go whole hog: new coolant, new T-Stat, new hoses, new clamps...
But in normal circumstances it's doable.
Just be very careful not to touch the back vanes on the radiator with wrenches, fans, pulley parts or water pumps. They are quite fragile, and bend easy.
If you have AT coolant lines in the radiator, then not so much flex. And A/C parts [admittedly a mystery to me] or trans pre-cooler in front may get in the way.

[54blackhornet]

Thanks ! Planning on upgrading to a clutch fan over fixed. Do you really have to change the fan also or will the original work ok ?

[oneshotkyle]

Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

Thanks ! Planning on upgrading to a clutch fan over fixed. Do you really have to change the fan also or will the original work ok ?

Fan is special to the clutch. I used a Derale #17118 18” fan that i purchased through ebay for 54.99

[54blackhornet]

Will it fit inside the factory shroud on a 71 307 ?

[oneshotkyle]

Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

Will it fit inside the factory shroud on a 71 307 ?

Lmc shows fan shrouds and everything for you

[oneshotkyle]

Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

Will it fit inside the factory shroud on a 71 307 ?

Lmc shows fan shrouds and everything for you

[oneshotkyle]

Got my radiator and fan shroud installed everything works and fits as it should