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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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hello everyone.
i have 1988 f-250 i am trying to get ready to sell
351 windsor
over heating and timing issues.
replaced: plugs, wires, ignition coil, silleniod, battery, and waterpump.
have new fan clutch and thermostat to replace tonight.
need some tech advice on fan clutch install.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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Such as? If your using a clutch, the fan bolts to the clutch and the clutch screws onto the water pump shaft. If your direct driving the fan, you put a spacer behind the fan and tighen the pulley/fan bolts.

Biggie though, find or build a fan shroud.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 07:32 AM
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thanks did the install last night need to get the coolant flowing check levels and reinforce some seals with sillicone and see where i'm at.
 
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