Xxyyzz Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Replacing the radiator and fan is out. Should I upgrade my fan and/or clutch? Thanks! -Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 It looks good to me Mark. I replaced my 72's last winter when I had to motor out just to be safe. Bought both from Summit Racing as the fan I had was an cheap aftermarket piece of junk and it had no clutch so sat behind the shroud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Mark, unless you know that fan and clutch is not operating correctly (i.e. vibrations or inadequate cooling ability), I would be loathe to replace it. It appears to be in excellent condition and you will pay big bucks to find another stock unit of that vintage. On the other hand, if you don't care about keeping a stock unit and want some aftermarket unit for some reason, you should be able to get a pretty penny for your current one. If you or someone else in the club has a '72 Assembly Manual (I only have the '70 Manual), you can check the original fan part number. For a '70 it ends in 7772 but it may actually end in 7779 (like yours) for the '72 engines. If it is year-correct and you decide to replace it, be sure to advertise it as a '72 stock fan because there is plenty of demand for them. Again, an original stock fan in great condition is probably worth more than just about anything you could replace it with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mcarlo Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Mark, unless you know that fan and clutch is not operating correctly (i.e. vibrations or inadequate cooling ability), I would be loathe to replace it. It appears to be in excellent condition and you will pay big bucks to find another stock unit of that vintage. On the other hand, if you don't care about keeping a stock unit and want some aftermarket unit for some reason, you should be able to get a pretty penny for your current one. If you or someone else in the club has a '72 Assembly Manual (I only have the '70 Manual), you can check the original fan part number. For a '70 it ends in 7772 but it may actually end in 7779 (like yours) for the '72 engines. If it is year-correct and you decide to replace it, be sure to advertise it as a '72 stock fan because there is plenty of demand for them. Again, an original stock fan in great condition is probably worth more than just about anything you could replace it with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xxyyzz Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Oh wow I had no idea. My car is a budget build and by no means original. But if I can help a forum member out I would be happy to work something out. -Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaby Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 The reason it's desirable is because it works...many aftermarket units don't. You have the good thermal clutch and it's not cheap to buy a new replacement. IMO, you have the ideal setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xxyyzz Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 good advice, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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