I assume it was the 4 blade fan that broke. You might consider trying the 6
blade fan from the early Alpines. I've never heard of them breaking like the
later 4 bladed ones. Has anyone heard of the 6 blade fan causing this problem? -
Ian
Patrick Wheeler wrote:
> I know we've been through this before, but when people talk about their
> stock fan blades breaking they are not joking! On the way home Tuesday night
> I lost a blade to my fan, it sliced through my return water hose and made a
> rather nasty hole in the hood. Back to the body shop I go, seems like I
> just got it out of there. . .
>
> I tried looking through the archives, but was unable to locate the
> discussion that got down to the specifics of what type of aftermarket fan
> was best. Classic Sunbeam does not carry them anymore according to their
> web site, so I ordered a Perma-Cool Aluminum Flex (which may be too big) and
> a Flex-a-lite 400 that is sure to fit, but may not push enough air. I
> ordered them from www.jegs.com which seemed a pretty decent outfit.
>
> Word to the wise, do replace your stock fan blade, no matter how much you
> want to keep it looking stock . . .
>
> -Patrick
> SV, Richmond, CA
-- Ian Spencer <www.sunbeamalpine.org> '61 Harrington Alpine B9104782 OD HRO '62 Harrington Le Mans BH9115930 OD LRX
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