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#354625 12/31/2007 3:58 PM
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Anyone one know where to find a replacement fan for a 54 235? I tried the flex blades but the water pump holes are to small.

ryanb790 #354627 12/31/2007 4:05 PM
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That's an easy one. I see them on ebay all the time or maybe you could post in the parts wanted section of this site. It shouldn't take long to find one.


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I'm running a slightly modified 6 blade Flex-a-light fan on my 54 truck with the 1" waterpump snout. Summit Automotive has an inexpensive FLX-1615P center-mount-blade fan that works great. To open up the snout hole, use a 1" plastic circle template, scribe a sharp line for the hole and do some hand rat-tail filing. I've experienced NO vibration problems from this modification and my engine runs at thermostat temperature.

The center-mounted blades will give you adequate fan/radiator cleararance as well as clearance to your Harmonic balancer and alt/generator. The rear mounted blade flex fans will present clearance issues.

If by chance you are looking to maintain a stock look, you can disregard the above info. However, if you're interested in improving the cooling on your truck you can't beat the 6 blade.

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