Fan clutch on AMC six

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   If there a fan clutch from another vehicle that can be used in the AMC sixes with the original fan shoud in place? A propeller of the same diameter as the original seven-blade Flex unit. 

I had an experience with a mechanic adapting a fan clutch that allegedly came from a Ford Thunderbird. That fan could not be used as it was since he had to cut portions of the blades to make it fit with the original fan shroud. Cutting the blades meant a probable loss of balancing. However, the main issue is that the fan with a slight movement from the engine in normal use would hit against the shroud. 

In the end, thinking of preventing any damage to not just the shroud but the engine I decided to remove the fan clutch and revert back to the original powerflex fan. 

Thanks in advance

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Rambler Mexicano Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Mar/05/2011 Location: Guadalajara Status: Offline Points: 976	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rambler Mexicano Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Fan clutch on AMC six Posted: Apr/04/2019 at 12:18am
	If there a fan clutch from another vehicle that can be used in the AMC sixes with the original fan shoud in place? A propeller of the same diameter as the original seven-blade Flex unit. I had an experience with a mechanic adapting a fan clutch that allegedly came from a Ford Thunderbird. That fan could not be used as it was since he had to cut portions of the blades to make it fit with the original fan shroud. Cutting the blades meant a probable loss of balancing. However, the main issue is that the fan with a slight movement from the engine in normal use would hit against the shroud. In the end, thinking of preventing any damage to not just the shroud but the engine I decided to remove the fan clutch and revert back to the original powerflex fan. Thanks in advance
	Mauricio Jordán Cuando no se es una empresa famosa se deben hacer mejores automóviles. - Vehículos Automotores Mexicanos S. A. de C. V.

Trader Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: May/15/2018 Location: Ontario Status: Offline Points: 6881	Post Options Post Reply Quote Trader Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Apr/04/2019 at 8:07am
	Fan part #3239446 is a steel six blade that is "supposed" to be for 81-88 Spirit, Concord, Eagle. The clutch can be found at Rock Auto ... I do not have a part # for 79 or 80 and don't know if there are differences.

purple72Gremlin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Charter Member Joined: Jul/01/2007 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 16611	Post Options Post Reply Quote purple72Gremlin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Apr/04/2019 at 12:35pm
	Depending on V belt or surpentine? One rotates one way the other goes the other way. The later cars have fan clutches....

Rambler Mexicano Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Mar/05/2011 Location: Guadalajara Status: Offline Points: 976	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rambler Mexicano Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Apr/04/2019 at 3:29pm
	I completely forgot about that. It would be V belt.
	Mauricio Jordán Cuando no se es una empresa famosa se deben hacer mejores automóviles. - Vehículos Automotores Mexicanos S. A. de C. V.