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| | | | Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 162 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 162 | What kind of aftermarket fan fits a 216 motor? Other than electric.
1953 with a 216
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 | Measure the center hole
Measure the bolt spacing
Measure the diameter of the blades
Measure the depth of the blades
Buy something that fits
Problem solved!
Jerry
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1954 1/2 ton 235 4 speed
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 660 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 660 | What is wrong with the stock fan?
1950 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,922 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,922 | A bit noisy, especially with truck gearing
Wastes gas at speed (compared to better design or electric) | | | | | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 660 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 660 | Gotcha...
I run my stock fan. Noise is minimal.
As far as M.P.G. it's not bad . Being a 3 speed with original rear gearing. I just like the original look I guess.
1950 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2021 Posts: 157 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2021 Posts: 157 | I have a Flex-a-lite - painted it black, so it looks more stock. Quite happy with it since years.
Cools better than the original and draws less power at higher rpm. Only drawback is, you need a spacer. | | |
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