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Tarrytown SS427s
01-24-2010, 11:19 PM
This 5 blade clutch fan was in the trunk of my 68 Custom coupe and I am trying to figure out what it is for. I took some pictures of measurements on it. It has a "W" stamped on the back, and the front has "FRONT" and "H" stamped on it. I believe this clutch is called schwitzer style. I didn't see a stamped code anywhere on it.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s124/ss_427/IMGP6066Medium.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s124/ss_427/IMGP6069Medium.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s124/ss_427/IMGP6075Medium.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s124/ss_427/IMGP6076Medium.jpg
I really appreciate the help!
Steve

Verne_Frantz
01-25-2010, 12:12 AM
The fan itself is very typical of '59- up but the clutch is a mystery. I have one like that myself.

Verne http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Rixls6
01-25-2010, 01:47 AM
Looks like all the correct measurements to be one of the hard to find 67-68 Z28 style fans.
4 rivet blades, 3 1/4" bolt centers, 2 /5/8" center hole, and the correct style schwitzer clutch.
Cha-ching! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

iluv69s
01-25-2010, 05:05 AM
Isn't that one of them "junk" 67 Z, L-78 and other square port hipo fans...??? I'll take it off your hands if you need to get rid of it, ok...:)

Seriously though..didn't Charley sell one of them for $3500 or some ridiculous figure a while back??

69 Post Sedan
01-25-2010, 05:14 AM
I think the fan blades with the "W" stamped on it were for Hi-Perf cars with short water pump.

When I had my '68 Nova...I was told me that that was the correct blade for a high horse BB.

I could be wrong...it's happened before. Believe it or not! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Kurt

Tarrytown SS427s
01-27-2010, 04:39 AM
Thanks for the info. Is it possible that this is the original fan from the car (68 L72 Impala)? I always thought this engine used an eight blade..
Steve

Mr70
01-27-2010, 06:30 AM
What's the diameter of the entire fan itself...17"...17-1/2" or 18"?

Lynn
01-27-2010, 07:43 AM
I am just curious. Who owns the red car you are trying to scratch?

Tarrytown SS427s
01-27-2010, 07:47 AM
The fan is 18" at its widest point. Lynn, that's my 92 Z34 5 speed beater.
Steve

dvss1
01-27-2010, 08:23 AM
That fan you have is correct for the l72 Impala. The 7 blade "1002" fan was used mid and late 68. I have found this fan used on alot of Chevelles with the small block and big block with AC. Probibly more applications.

Kim_Howie
01-27-2010, 06:22 PM
The fan I think is the same on 68 375 motors. The clutch is not the same as the nova used.