fan Clutch removal

nobody · 02-14-2006

Just how do you get that thing off? I've looked through 3 manuals and searched with no results. the thing is starting to piss me off and I figured to ask before I started breaking out the heavy equipment.

jlthunder · 02-14-2006

It is a left handed thread. To loosen, turn center blot clockwise. To tighten, turn center bolt counterclockwise. After the bolt is out, it should slip off.

It is the opposite of a normal bolt.

HTH

Jeff

Bo Mows · 02-14-2006

Put a big screwdriver between the belt and the pulley and a BFW on the bolt and hit it one good time (left hand threads). Throw out the right tighty, lefty loosey theory on this one.

nobody · 02-14-2006

Thanks, it's off now and they are a bit rare so I didn't want to screw it up. The water pump is an absolute gonner tho. The fan is broke but I'll source one for it. I think that is the most unusual timing cover I've ever seen. It actually has a front timing mark.

BQS4 · 02-14-2006

Dave;
If you can't find a 75 pump, the good old 74 and older pump/fan set-up will work. You have to be careful on the actual 75 pumps, as there is a "step" on the shaft where the fan goes. If this step is not correct, you can lose a radiator, ask me how I know....

nobody · 02-14-2006

This one goes into stock, I have 2 new pumps on the way already.

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nobody No Access Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in transit Posts: 3,873 Provided Answers: 1	Unanswered: fan Clutch removal Just how do you get that thing off? I've looked through 3 manuals and searched with no results. the thing is starting to piss me off and I figured to ask before I started breaking out the heavy equipment.

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jlthunder 1000 Post Club Join Date: May 2003 Location: Salfordville, PA Posts: 2,143 Real Name: Jeff	It is a left handed thread. To loosen, turn center blot clockwise. To tighten, turn center bolt counterclockwise. After the bolt is out, it should slip off. It is the opposite of a normal bolt. HTH Jeff __________________ 1972 Opel GT, Owner since 1983 2001 Saab 9-5 SE 3.0 Turbo V6 Weeeeeeeeeee!!! 1973 GT, Parted out, R.I.P. 1968 Kadette, Owner since 2006, Sold, 28 June 2008

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Bo Mows Bo Know's '69's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 268 Provided Answers: 1	Put a big screwdriver between the belt and the pulley and a BFW on the bolt and hit it one good time (left hand threads). Throw out the right tighty, lefty loosey theory on this one. __________________ Buy it. Build it. Drive it. The rest is easy.

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BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,027 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	Dave; If you can't find a 75 pump, the good old 74 and older pump/fan set-up will work. You have to be careful on the actual 75 pumps, as there is a "step" on the shaft where the fan goes. If this step is not correct, you can lose a radiator, ask me how I know.... __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

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nobody No Access Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in transit Posts: 3,873 Provided Answers: 1	Thanks, it's off now and they are a bit rare so I didn't want to screw it up. The water pump is an absolute gonner tho. The fan is broke but I'll source one for it. I think that is the most unusual timing cover I've ever seen. It actually has a front timing mark.

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nobody No Access Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in transit Posts: 3,873 Provided Answers: 1	This one goes into stock, I have 2 new pumps on the way already.

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