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Interesting Fan Modification

Post by Ed Fuller » Mon Aug 21, 2023 5:11 pm

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

Post by Professor Fate » Mon Aug 21, 2023 6:19 pm

If it detonates...... it's gonna go off like a bomb. Flak vest and helmet, please!!!
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Re: Interesting Fan Modification

Post by Rich Eagle » Mon Aug 21, 2023 6:44 pm

That is quite an accomplishment. I hope it worked as well as intended.
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Post by MichaelPawelek » Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:05 pm

Be careful. That might blow the spark plugs right out of the head! 😊
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Re: Interesting Fan Modification

Post by Scott_Conger » Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:06 pm

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!
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Re: Interesting Fan Modification

Post by TXGOAT2 » Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:48 pm

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.
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Post by ThreePedalTapDancer » Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:21 pm

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Re: Interesting Fan Modification

Post by Professor Fate » Mon Aug 21, 2023 10:34 pm

How long do you think an original fan pulley would last with "that" hanging out there in front?
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