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Smokey37 · Apr 18, 2016

Hi folks,
My fan hits the shroud when moving over real rough terrain. The fan is 6 blade, is there a certain distance or space between the shroud and the blades? I'm thinking of chopping 1/4 inch off the blades. I put a new radiator on it and the front axle comes up against the lower hose and moves the rad just enough. I also thought of welding stops to limit the travel of the axle. Has any one had a similar situation or remidy? Thanks, Smokey

Fordfarmer · Apr 18, 2016

Do NOT cut your fan. It will be unbalanced. Your problem is likely a worn axle pivot.

Steve@Advance · Apr 18, 2016

No, don't try to cut the fan! If the axle is hitting the radiator it's just a matter of time before the radiator is leaking.

I ran into that on an aftermarket rad for a Ferguson. Ended up doing way too much modifying, should have sent the rad back!

Hobo,NC · Apr 18, 2016

Whut Fordfarmer said.

Yes you can add a axle stop weld a 1/2" piece of metal to the top side of the axle support on the other side. The bottom of the axle will contact it first and limit axle movement.

2x4 · Apr 19, 2016

original fans are 6 bladed; the replacement fans you can buy are all 4 bladed. Don't mess up your original equipment.

Smokey37 · Apr 20, 2016

Thank you all for the in put. I already put new pivot pin and bushing, so I'll go with welding stops on the axle. Smokey

Leroy · Apr 21, 2016

Wondering if you missed something in the prossess. If done corectly it will not hit. that axle could you have turned the center part upside down? of is the center part bent? something is wrong and you need to figure it out before you try something that is not going to do you anny good down the line.

Hobo,NC · Apr 21, 2016

I agree but the axle stops will always be there... If the bore was worn in the axle a bushing will fail fast and you will be right back were you stated

Smokey37 · Apr 21, 2016

Hobo,
The bushing needed some Smokeyhelp when I installed it. I think the new radiator , which is after market, has the lower hose pipe not in the same place as the old rad. I simulated the axle movement in my shop with floor jack and blocks of wood and the left axel would touch the lower hose pipe. I think the stops will fix that, don't you?

Hobo,NC · Apr 21, 2016

Yes it will limit the travel no doubt. Does the axle touch the lower rad tank around the center/pin area.

Smokey37 · Apr 22, 2016

No, just the pipe with the lower hose on it. The axel has to be at the end of it's travel to just push the rad just enough to tip the rad to the right. The right axel is ok because no pipe sticking out.

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