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Interesting Fan Modification

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 5:11 pm
by Ed Fuller
I was digging through an old Model T parts stash and I came across this fan. It’s always fun to see what people came up with to keep their T’s going!
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Re: Interesting Fan Modification

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 6:19 pm
by Professor Fate
If it detonates...... it's gonna go off like a bomb. Flak vest and helmet, please!!!

Re: Interesting Fan Modification

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 6:44 pm
by Rich Eagle
That is quite an accomplishment. I hope it worked as well as intended.
Rich

Re: Interesting Fan Modification

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:05 pm
by MichaelPawelek
Be careful. That might blow the spark plugs right out of the head! 😊

Re: Interesting Fan Modification

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:06 pm
by Scott_Conger
I'm going to wager that "intention" and "reality" never crossed paths with this thing!

what a wonderful piece of Americana!

new member Vincent Ryan who is working on a '13 body is retired turbine mechanic as I recall he said...I'll bet he'd have some idea how fast that puppy would need to turn to move air... :lol: :lol: :lol:

still love it!

Re: Interesting Fan Modification

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:48 pm
by TXGOAT2
It would get in its own way at even very low speeds. Someone needed a radiator....

A better idea might be to run two fans on an extended shaft, one behind the radiator and one in front.

If nothing else, it would discourage T-sitters, as least as long as the engine was running.

Re: Interesting Fan Modification

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:21 pm
by ThreePedalTapDancer
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Re: Interesting Fan Modification

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 10:34 pm
by Professor Fate
How long do you think an original fan pulley would last with "that" hanging out there in front?