What years non-fan clutch parts will work ? I noticed the water pump gaskets are the same from 65-96. Even the 1965 240 water pump gasket is the same part #.

 

I am not sure the years. I know on my 1980 302 they had different options for cooling. It had the super cooling package and it had the solid fan mount. I would assume they had different options on the 300 six also, so you might run into different setups, even though they are the same year truck.

 

Thanks. I would like as much documented info and parts cross referencing as possible on the ford 300-6. Get really annoyed that small block chevy is the only motor you can find out all the tricks on. I realize the 300 is a monster in itself. The 240 is no slouch either. Better on gas. They just said the Wash DC police had all 240-sixes in their vehicles in the mid-late sixties and never caught anyone in a high speed pursuit. But the motor for economy, had enuf pep to have fun, with a four speed. A sporty ride, just not a trophy record speed setter. So better for practicality and survival. A 350 chevy is a gas hog and I
don't want one. And sure, the 300 is tough on gas but this motor has powered dump trucks. It pulls ! Thing about the 300...you can go back to a points ignition. ( if you ever wanted to. ) Got no qualms with the 240. Would like to have a few. But I do want the option to not use a fan clutch. Am very content with the simplicity of old school.

 

I cant be 100% sure of this but I think the clutch fan was used on trucks that had factory AC, Non- factory AC trucks did not have the clutch fan.
Now sorry to say the AC parts truck did not have a motor so I don't know if the above is true.

But if true then I would think any of the parts from 80 up to the serp belt set up would swap.

My project 81 F100 w/300 six non-AC, has a non-clutch fan but the motor has been changed by a PO so again I don't know if the above is true.
Dave ----

 

I know that is not true for a 1980 model. Mine had factory A/C and had the solid multi-blade fan. I would bet the clutch fan was used more and more as the years went by for fuel mileage advantages as the gov got more and more stringent on mpg requirements.

 

Well I did CMA with so I guess we will never know with out maybe a parts book ..... if you can under stand reading it LOL
Dave ----