Fan Clutch R & R

[737Driver]

Just received my fan clutch from Diane and Dan Kirkconnell after a two week turn time. Nice people and excellent work.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/737Driver/image_zps3693a60f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/737Driver/media/image_zps3693a60f.jpg.html)

[smoke' em II]

Amazing, looks way better than the NOS pieces that I have seen!!! Can you tell that it has been taken apart at all? I was getting ready to send one of my original Eaton fan clutches to Kirk, but was trying to figure out if you can tell that the front plate was removed and welded/ brazed back on.
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http://www.kirkconnellcorvettes.com/

[737Driver]

No, he re-crimps just like original.

[MosportGreen66]

Hands down the best in the business!

Good looking Mark.

Dan

[x77-69z28]

WOW! Pass along their contact information please. I have a couple of clutches that need to be redone.
Buddy

[jl8z28]

He did mine did a good job, that plate is just pressed on not crimped

[737Driver]

Shows what I know about Camaro fan clutches <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[Material_Boy]

Mark,

Thanks for the tip regarding Kirkconnell fan clutch rebuilding srevice. Just last week I was looking for places to send 2 fan clutches to be restored. Looks like I have found the best place.

Dave

[bergy]

Is that spot on the face (next to the &quot;Z&quot;) acceptable?

[737Driver]

Here's a couple more of the finished product...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/737Driver/image_zps10929ca0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/737Driver/media/image_zps10929ca0.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/737Driver/image_zps5f662f4a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/737Driver/media/image_zps5f662f4a.jpg.html)

[firstgenaddict]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: smoke' em II</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Amazing, looks way better than the NOS pieces that I have seen!!! Can you tell that it has been taken apart at all? I was getting ready to send one of my original Eaton fan clutches to Kirk, but was trying to figure out if you can tell that the front plate was removed and welded/ brazed back on.
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http://www.kirkconnellcorvettes.com/ </div></div>

The TIG welding is on the aluminum lip which is then machined down to the original profile in order to re-seal as original.
It is only the process to repair the original crimped down lip which is either broken or fractured when disassembling the units.

[smoke' em II]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: firstgenaddict</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: smoke' em II</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Amazing, looks way better than the NOS pieces that I have seen!!! Can you tell that it has been taken apart at all? I was getting ready to send one of my original Eaton fan clutches to Kirk, but was trying to figure out if you can tell that the front plate was removed and welded/ brazed back on.
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif

http://www.kirkconnellcorvettes.com/ </div></div>

The TIG welding is on the aluminum lip which is then machined down to the original profile in order to re-seal as original.
It is only the process to repair the original crimped down lip which is either broken or fractured when disassembling the units.
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After Kirk is done, can you tell that this area has been re-welded or is the repair totally un-detectable?

[mockingbird812]

How much?

[x77-69z28]

The website states $225 Sam.

[70 copo]

I have a Photo I came across while doing the research for the book showing a detailed clutch fan part illustration. I will post it here later today. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: x77-69z28</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The website states $225 Sam. </div></div>

Thanks Buddy. Nice resto.

[737Driver]

Mine was $270.00 because he performed a 'shaftectomy' on it. He installed the short shaft.

[m22mike]

Holy cow, that sounds like a medical procedure...ouch... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif

[70 copo]

The parts that comprise the fan clutch assembly are: (clockwise starting at the right hand)
Studs, Shaft, Cover plate assembly, pump plate, clutch plate, gasket, body, bearing,
external bi-metal arm, and shaft assembly.

[MosportGreen66]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Holy cow, that sounds like a medical procedure...ouch... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif </div></div>

Mike, basically is. Mark - correct me if I miss speak for your application, but at least on the units he's done for me, I've sent small block original clutches and he rebuilds them as original appearing big block units. Passes judging 10 of 10 times!

Dan

[L78 Fred]

OK,

Let me get this straight, so I can send a small block 7 1/4&quot; Eaton to this couple and for $ 270 they will send me back a short shaft 2 5/8&quot; CZ?
Please forward their contact info to me please.

Thank you

I am still looking for a good original/NOS Eaton or Schwitzer CZ if anyone has a spare around-Please let me know.

[737Driver]

Mine was a CV that I purchased from a member here.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthrea...ch_C#Post526635 (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/526635/Searchpage/1/Main/53980/Words/Cz_UBBT_PHRASE_clutch/Search/true/Re_69_70_Eaton_CV_fan_clutch_C#Post526635)

I sent it to Dan and he restored it with a short shaft and stamped it with the date and CZ. This is the first non-Corvette clutch I've sent him but, as you can see, he does great work. I have had zero problems with the ones he did for me that have been placed back into service.

Dan Kirkconnell
9710 Sunbeam Dr.
New Port Richey, FL 34654

[email protected]
613-477-6217

[L78 Fred]

Mark,

Thank you very much for the information!
I will contact Dan this week.

Take care

Fred

[SBR]

I agree Dan has done a couple of these for me and he does a great job at a fair price.

[Alss]

Awhile back there was a thread on ID ing the clutches..of course I can't find it <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif..I have several also and interested in sending them out..but want to know what they are first..thanks

edit:..found it on CRG

back to the thread!..looks like they do nice work!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif