292 Fan blade question

[vbarker]

I put a mustang radiator in my 58 f100 with the stock 292. The stock fan is a 4 blade 9 1/2". Question is; is there a smaller 4 or 5 blade fan that I can use to miss the lower radiator hose. If not I will have to lower the radiator a little. Thanks in advance
Vern

[NumberDummy]

Originally Posted by vbarker

I put a mustang radiator in my 58 f100 with the stock 292. The stock fan is a 4 blade 9 1/2". Question is; is there a smaller 4 or 5 blade fan that I can use to miss the lower radiator hose. If not I will have to lower the radiator a little. Thanks in advance
Vern

1957/60 F100/350: The original fan is either 4 or 5 blades, 18 1/2" in diameter.

There is no fan for any Ford truck (or car) made after 1952 that's 9 1/2" in diameter - none.

Smallest car fan blade: 4 blade / 15 1/16" diameter = 1960/69 Falcon 6 cylinder / 1965/70 Mustang 6 cylinder.

[RCA78SS]

I think Vern is saying the radius is 9-1/2" which makes the diameter 19".
I'm pretty sure the car Y-block fans are the same diameter. Either trim the tips (hard to get equal & same balance), lower the radiator or buy an aftermarket flex-fan.
Good luck

[vbarker]

RCA,, You are correct, Thanks for keeping me honest. I will check into an aftermarket and see what I can come up with.

[Sam_Fear]

Originally Posted by NumberDummy

Smallest car fan blade: 4 blade / 15 1/16" diameter = 1960/69 Falcon 6 cylinder / 1965/70 Mustang 6 cylinder.

Can't imagine those being too hard to find.