[SOLD] 1966 A-Body Fan Clutch for 273
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I have a used one I was thinking of putting on my 273, but I haven't found a fan for it. It looks good, but I can't guarantee how it works since I haven't installed it. If you are interested I will shoot a pic and confirm the part #. I would need $60 plus shipping.
vitamindart
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I don't think the early A bodies had a fan clutch offered.
all the early a's I have worked on had a fan bolted to the water pump with a spacer.
all the early a's I have worked on had a fan bolted to the water pump with a spacer.
What I know of only Darts, Valiants and Barracudas with 273 and a/c had the fan clutch! They also had the very special metal cover to get a better cooling. All this started in 1965 when the a/c was factory equipment.
My 1965 Barracuda w/273 and factory A/C had the clutch fan and metal shroud from the factory. During the car's restoration, I faced with the same problem trying to find a correct clutch fan unit. In the end, I was very lucky to locate a NOS one (part # 2536675) for my car.
I explored several options including after market models, but found none had the same body diameter size as the 2536675. ( after market around 7" diameter vs 6" for the 2536675)
I also contacted ( www.pamperedcorvettes.com/‎ ) about having my original unit rebuilt. And yes they can/will rebuild my one unit, but the price was very expensive I thought. As I recall, somewhere in the neighborhood of $300-400. But, it is another option if all else fails.
FYI, my 65 parts book list 2536675 as fitting all 273 and 318 cars ( A and B).
Good luck on the hunt.
I explored several options including after market models, but found none had the same body diameter size as the 2536675. ( after market around 7" diameter vs 6" for the 2536675)
I also contacted ( www.pamperedcorvettes.com/‎ ) about having my original unit rebuilt. And yes they can/will rebuild my one unit, but the price was very expensive I thought. As I recall, somewhere in the neighborhood of $300-400. But, it is another option if all else fails.
FYI, my 65 parts book list 2536675 as fitting all 273 and 318 cars ( A and B).
Good luck on the hunt.
skylines225
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It's set up for a/c and has a fan shround. I found a used one that is slightly newer for a '68. It should fit being that its almost identical. The cost for rebuilding one is insane. Thanks for the support
skylines225
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Thanks Max, if this one doesn't fit, I might have to hit you up for that used one you have!
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