[Healeys] Fan Clutch for Big Healeys

[Jake V]

Fan clutch really is a misnomer, it's a viscous coupling that prevents the
fan from spinning too fast.

On Tue, Feb 20, 2024 at 4:09 PM healeybruce--- via Healeys <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Harold, what would be the purpose of installing a fan clutch, assuming you
> can find one that will fit?  Do you really need to disconnect the fan so
> the engine warms up faster?  Once at operating temperature, the fan clutch
> is engaged; it won’t help a Healey run any cooler, which is generally our
> bigger concern.
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> Bruce Steele
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> 1960 BN7
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> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Harold
> Manifold
> *Sent:* Monday, February 19, 2024 9:31 AM
> *To:* Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>
> *Cc:* Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Fan Clutch for Big Healeys
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> Bob,
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> Is there a fan clutch available that will fit an Austin Healey? There is
> very little space between the water pump and the radiator.
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> Harold
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> On Sun, Feb 18, 2024 at 6:11 PM Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Anyone fitted one to a Healey? I see they're available for various Brit
> cars, including Jags, Triumphs, etc.
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