6 Blade Fan 352ci with A/C

[bird 60]

Hi Guys,

On a curious note I checked to see if my Radiator Fan was a 4 or 6 Blade.
I do have Air/Con & yes it's a 6 Blade. Upon checking I noticed that the Blades weren't evenly spaced. I started the Engine & the Fan looked normal. Is it the way that they are supposed to be or do I start stripping. No, it hasn't been in an accident. I had the Water Pump changed just over a year ago by the Mechanic but I didn't see the Fan,& was not brought to my attention that it didn't look right.

Please let me know 'cause it just doesn't look right.

Thank You.

Chris....From the Land of OZ.

[YellowRose]

6 Blade Fan 352ci with A/C

Hi Chris!

I tried to find a picture of a Squarebird 6 bladed fan, but did not find one. I think the blades are unevenly spaced on that fan, but I am not sure. We have some owners with 6 bladed fans and one of them should be able to tell you for sure. Don't start stripping the fan off!

[simplyconnected]

The four and five-blade fans were unevenly spaced, as well.

[Meridious]

I have the six-blade on my 60...and it is just freaky-looking...the way the blades are spaced.

I'd seen them in photos, though, so I just shrugged and moved on.

Someone out there knows more about the aerodynamics of rotor blades than I do, that is for sure!

[YellowRose]

6 Blade Fan 352ci with A/C

Here is what byersmtrco's 6 bladed fan looks like..

[tbird430]

John "byersmtrco's" fan blade is an aftermarket "flex" fan blade. Not an OE Ford part...

-Jon

[Dan Leavens]

Now that is why, this is the best site out there. Ask a question get some answers, pixs and also the type of fan blade set up in the pix.Good stuff.

[YellowRose]

6 Blade Fan 352ci with A/C

Yes, Jon is right. It is not an OEM fan, but it is, so I am told, a very effective fan in helping to cool the engine.

[Guest]

Hey Guys,
Here is a picture of my six blade fan in Christine. It can off a early '60's Galaxie!
Richard D. Hord

[Meridious]

That is what my 6-blade looks like. It is not symmetrical like you'd expect...there is one section with a WIDE space where you would expect a blade to be, and some of the blades are closer together.



I like that it boggles my mind.

[Dakota Boy]

I have a 6-blade "flex fan" on my '58.

Original radiator. No shroud. And a 460 for a motor.

That fan seems to keep the motor cool enough.

But yes, that old 6-blade fan posted above is kinda freaky-looking!!!

[Guest]

Hey Greg.
I looked at the flex fans before I got mine. I was wondering after flexing and flexing was it going to break over time. That fan on Christine is all steel and it works great!!!
Richard D. Hord

[Dakota Boy]

I dont think so. It's like a spring-steel they make the blades out of.

If it overheats on me this next summer on a hot day (even with Purple Ice in the coolant mix), then I'll probably try to fit a shroud around it.
My last resort would be to remove it altogether and put an electric fan on it.

I put a mechanical engine temp gauge on the car late this Fall, and it seemed fine on a 55 degree day....185 F. maybe 195-200 at long redlights.

[byersmtrco]

Yup. Mine is a flex fan. (7 Blade )
I'd run an OE 6 blade on there if I was more concerned w/originality.
I just want it (close) I'm sure a 6 blade would do the job.
Would I paint it white? NO!!!!! Nor would I have yellow valve cvr's, but thats me. I have thought about removing the f/blade on there and painting it black, so it doesn't stand out quite so much. I need to try to make the shrd fit a little better. I think my rad/core is about an inch wider than orig( 4 row).

On a side note, I do have a pair of 61-64 "Thunderbird Vlv/covers, hat I'm going to have chromed and put on there.

[bird 60]

Well, looks like there's nothing wrong with the blades they just look FREEEKY. All to do with Aero-Dynamics.

Chris....From the Land of OZ.