other Stock Fan Removal

[rickm]

Hi all,

 

I'm replacing my stock fan with an electric Spal pusher fan and new IE radiator but I'm having a devil of a time getting the old fan off. I removed the four bolts but the does the round part in the center of the fan screw off or does the fan just wiggle off or what? I'm not sure how to get it off to remove the fan. Can't find it in any reference I have. I know it's gotta be simple but I can't figure it out and there's a limited amount of room in there. Thanks ahead.

 

Rick McQuiston

[OriginalOwner]

The 4 bolts secure the fan, then it just wiggles off.  "wiggle" being a relative term, sometimes meaning:  to pry with a big crowbar (I did that once).

 

That round part is just a hub & fan centering device and not attached to the fan.

 

Cheers,

 

Carl

[JohnS]

_{The fan gets sort of fused to the hub over the years with the heat and all.  I had spray some penetrating oil and pry like heck to get the one off of my '73.  Of course I totally thrashed the fan beyond reuse in the process.  Never had one easily come off.  The radiator being out makes life a little easier too.}

Edited February 13, 2014 by JohnS

[Colin]

I use a puller.

[PaulTWinterton]

Having the radiator out makes A LOT of difference. Can't imagine removing fan otherwise.

Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle.

[rickm]

Thanks guys.

[deanres]

As I remember their was a clip type washer on mine if you look closely after you get the bolts out. You had to pry that off with a screwdriver. Look closely.