Is this safe to run?
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:33 pm
I put a new fan blade on and the flange crumbled in my hand.. what remained seamed strong. My question is do u think this will last a while yet ?
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Re: Is this safe to run?
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:34 pm
Whoops I need to add the pic[image][/image]
Re: Is this safe to run?
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:36 pm
Wow try this again
Re: Is this safe to run?
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:37 pm
Without seeing it,I would say it is not.Remember that fan is going to try to drill a BIG hole in your radiator if it gets loose.
Re: Is this safe to run?
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:42 pm
[image][/image]Ok I'm struggling here
Re: Is this safe to run?
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:44 pm
Sorry my phone is not cooperating
Re: Is this safe to run?
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 10:11 pm
No, run without a fan until you can find a replacement, they are plentiful and cheap. Unless you are in a parade or stuck in a traffic jam, you do not really need a fan.
Re: Is this safe to run?
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 10:27 pm
https://www.modeltford.com/item/3004E.aspx
15% the price of a new radiator, or equivalent to 4 1/2 fill-ups in PA.
piece of mind: priceless
15% the price of a new radiator, or equivalent to 4 1/2 fill-ups in PA.
piece of mind: priceless
Re: Is this safe to run?
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2020 7:21 am
Ok.. thanks
Re: Is this safe to run?
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2020 7:55 am
Larry, while you are in there you should re-route your timer wiring harness up to the water outlet and back. Use an adell clamp at the water outlet bolt to hold it just like Henry did.
Re: Is this safe to run?
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:45 am
Wondering too about the routing of the timer wire harness? The 26/27 with coil box on the motor would have had a short harness that ran from the box over the engine down the passenger side to the timer. Cars and trucks with firewall mounted coil boxes, the timer harness would have been all on the passenger side along the frame rail. With it running along the front like that and loose, potential to cut with fan belt or? If it is the correct 26/27 harness, move it so it goes over the top of the water outlet. There would have been a wire clip that held it using the passenger side water outlet bolt.
Re: Is this safe to run?
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:52 am
Running without a fan is only as good as your radiator.
Re: Is this safe to run?
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:55 am
Are you referring to the aluminum fan hub flange that crumbled ?
Re: Is this safe to run?
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 11:11 am
Adjuster, but the pulley does look a little wonky, could be the angle.
Re: Is this safe to run?
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 11:41 am
Thanks Mark - and, I had my glasses on !
Larry - I have some of those eccentrics around here if you want to replace it.
Larry - I have some of those eccentrics around here if you want to replace it.
Re: Is this safe to run?
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 8:02 pm
Larry - I sent you an email w/photo - check your junk mail foder.
Re: Is this safe to run?
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 8:02 pm
"Folder" !!!
Re: Is this safe to run?
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 9:18 pm
....it's O.K. Steve,....sometimes dar's foder in dem' folders! 
Re: Is this safe to run?
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2020 7:41 am
Sorry my email changed... try... larryrutt7at gmail.com