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Fan Clutch Too Close to Radiator

My God... Just pull the radiator and then deal with the clearance issues before you damage something trying to not do it correctly. Any rush ??

Huhhhh, That's exactly what I'm doing.......
 
This may sound like a dumb idea, but
I encountered the exact same problem.
I ended up using a pair of vice grips
to remove the studs from the water
pump. They got messed up, but are
cheap to replace. There should be
just enough thread length exposed
to where you can get a hold on them.

That is not the issue...The issue is I cannot slip the alternator belt between the rad and fan clutch face to remove it....like I mentioned in my OP it was already installed when I re-installed the radiator almost two years ago.
 
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I will measure what I have against this Hayden 2947.

Ok, removed radiator and fan clutch..measures at 1 1/16" That is about as short as you'll find. Since the clutch mounting face is only 1/4" I'm not sure I can machine 1/8" off and still have integrity or be enough for belt clearance.
 
Hopefully this can help ya'll out [link below].

http://midamericachevelles.com/tech/fan_clutch_adjust.pdf
So here is a Hayden 2947 that I run on all 3 of my cars. I don't see a second slot like they talk about in the article. Is this the style that you are adjusting?

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That's what I have! Can you measure it?
 
I've reserved myself to just having to pull the radiator in the future to replace the alt belt. It ain't worth the worry. My 3 core is obviously the issue and it's stay'n a 3 core! Thanks to all for your input!
 
I was measuring from the fan mounting boss
 
It looks the same....
 
First thing I took off the Dart and threw it right in the scrap can..
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Seems that my post was misunderstood reference to the flex fan. I am only referring to the steel blade setup on a true flex fan. I would never even consider putting any fiberglass POS on any vehicle period. Sorry for any confusion. Look closely at the picture. This fan really makes a difference and the blades flatten out so the is little drag above idle. At idle it moves some serious air.
:xscuseless:
:lol::luvplace: :steering:

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So here is a Hayden 2947 that I run on all 3 of my cars. I don't see a second slot like they talk about in the article. Is this the style that you are adjusting?

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The shorty Hayden is not made to be adjustable...however I've made them adjustable by filing a small notch next to the factory locating notch. Just gotta be careful as there's not a lot of meat there...

In all actuality it didn't make much difference at all, which is probably why they don't have adjustment slots like some others. It's fun to try stuff though:D
 
The shorty Hayden is not made to be adjustable...however I've made them adjustable by filing a small notch next to the factory locating notch. Just gotta be careful as there's not a lot of meat there...

In all actuality it didn't make much difference at all, which is probably why they don't have adjustment slots like some others. It's fun to try stuff though:D

Every last degree matters! I'm going to test the next fan clutch I put on, in terms of clutch engagement before & after.
 
Every last degree matters! I'm going to test the next fan clutch I put on, in terms of clutch engagement before & after.
Please post up your results.
 
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