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06-17-2011, 03:21 AM
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Add to fan shroud or use fan spacer
I am looking for ideas on what to do with my Suburban. It has a 454 4 row rad and shroud with a 350 engine. Due to this the fan isn't far enough in the shroud. I can't use most fan spacers, as they are meant for flex fans that don't have a clutch. Anyone know of a spacer meant for clutch fans?
Or, I was thinking of maybe adding a strip of aluminum around the shroud to make it deeper, but don't know where I would even look to be able to get something like that.
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06-17-2011, 05:32 AM
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Re: Add to fan shroud or use fan spacer
A picture or two would be helpful, but if you can't I understand. Aluminum pieces can be found at Lowes or Home Depot. How far into the shroud is your fan?
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06-17-2011, 09:36 AM
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Re: Add to fan shroud or use fan spacer
I have the exact same set up on my C10.. Hayden makes a 1in fan spacer that put the fan 1/2 in and 1/2 out of the shroud. I noticed a huge difference in cooling on the gauge and a/c efficiency after i installed it.
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06-17-2011, 09:35 PM
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Re: Add to fan shroud or use fan spacer
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Right now the fan is maybe 1/32" to 1/16" into the shroud.
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06-17-2011, 11:01 PM
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Re: Add to fan shroud or use fan spacer
Studs in the water pump?
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06-17-2011, 11:43 PM
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Re: Add to fan shroud or use fan spacer
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Currently, there are studs in the water pump. About 1/2" worth that threads into the pump, and about 3/4" worth that are what are used to bolt the pulley and clutch onto. My only concern with the studs is being able to find some that have the flared out un-threaded part with a longer threaded portion on front.
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06-18-2011, 01:25 AM
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At the body shop.
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Re: Add to fan shroud or use fan spacer
Yeah get longer studs for the spacer. Fastenal oughta have them.
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