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BB/Hemi reverse rotation mechanical fan

Posted By: astjp2

BB/Hemi reverse rotation mechanical fan - 12/14/17 09:37 PM

What would be my options for a reverse rotation clutch fan? I am thinking of putting the SD concepts serpentine belt on my hemi and I want to run a clutch fan. Can I used a standard clutch and find a 7 blade fan with the vanes going the opposite direction? I am done with electric fans. Tim
Posted By: dogdays

Re: BB/Hemi reverse rotation mechanical fan - 12/14/17 10:26 PM

The fan clutch has to be for the correct rotation.


There are tons of reverse rotation fans out there. Basically any RWD vehicle with a serpentine belt has a fan that rotates counterclockwise.

My 1993 Chevy Suburban is an example. Thermal clutch, reverse rotation water pump and fan.

IMHO there is a ton of interchange between fans, a lot more than you may imagine. So look for the fan/clutch assembly in the Internet Lending Library (Rockauto) and get one that fits. If the pilot stub from front of water pump is 0.625, then that pump to clutch circle diameter isn't important if the clutch hub flange has slotted holes.
Then you use the fan matching the thermal clutch.

R.

I'm a little surprised at this question because serpentine belt systems usually include either a correct water pump or a list of what works.

Posted By: Supercuda

Re: BB/Hemi reverse rotation mechanical fan - 12/14/17 10:36 PM

https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-90681-620-048.aspx

Dakota applications
Posted By: Jerry

Re: BB/Hemi reverse rotation mechanical fan - 12/15/17 12:41 AM

early dodge magnum engines had a reverse rotation fan and clutch setup. or go direct drive with a flex fan. we've had customers do both depending on how much clearance they have.
Posted By: astjp2

Re: BB/Hemi reverse rotation mechanical fan - 12/15/17 10:37 AM

Most people use electric fans, I am going old school with a clutch fan. The Dakota fan is 5 blades, I want to find a 7 blade if possible. Thanks Everyone, Tim

found this, will it work?
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-17918/overview/
Posted By: Jerry

Re: BB/Hemi reverse rotation mechanical fan - 12/15/17 04:30 PM

yes that should work'
Posted By: savoy64

Re: BB/Hemi reverse rotation mechanical fan - 12/15/17 04:51 PM

i found a ford bronco ll one with big plastic blades to run on my cummins 4bt---same thread pattern as the dodge cummins...
Posted By: astjp2

Re: BB/Hemi reverse rotation mechanical fan - 12/15/17 11:51 PM

There is a reverse rotation Jeep clutch application that is the heavy duty and is only .5 inches taller than the Jag unit...may have to see how that one fits. Tim
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