1967 Fan Clutch

[Rick S.]

Can anyone tell if the 1967 Fan Clutch on Ebay is for a big block or small block. Item # 4524535020.
Thanks in advance,
Rick

[Craig S.]

Re: 1967 Fan Clutch

Rick - this is completely wrong for a midyear. The Schweitzer bar type clutch has a stamped front face with a radial starburst type look (not the style with the cast in starburst either. I have one, but can't post the picture.....Craig

[Craig S.]

Fred Olivias Site

Rick - the front face of the Schweitzer clutch should look like the upper left picture on Fred Oliva's website......see link below.......Craig




Fred Olivia's website

[Craig S.]

Re: Fred Olivias Home Page

Here is the home page link for Fred's site....Craig




Vintage Automotive Research - Fred Olivia

[Rick S.]

Thanks Craig *NM*

[David K.]

Re: 1967 Fan Clutch

Since I was taking pictures of my fan, I thought I might as well photograph the clutch.
This came off my '67 big block.
The engine is original, but I'm not sure about the fan/clutch (thus my post).
I think I fixed the problem with the yahoo photo album.

Several fan pictures here:

fan clutch here

[Craig S.]

Re: Thanks Craig

Rick - by the way, the Eaton clutch that is period correct is the center clutch in Fred's picture. The currently available Eaton is the same EXCEPT the stamping on the front area is a different shape, unlike this original.... good luck finding a correct BB clutch, expect to pay $300 and up......Craig

[Rick S.]

Re: Thanks Craig

Craig,
I'm looking for a small block clutch.
Rick

[Craig S.]

Re: 1967 Fan Clutch

David - this clutch is an aftermarket replacement. The unit may be built by Eaton though, the front face is similar to the current GM available version, but GM never uses slots on the mounting flange to accomodate multiple bolt patterns.....Craig

[Mike M.]

You can toss the fan clutch also *NM*

[Peter L.]

TOUGH CROWD-You can toss the fan clutch also

Boy, this is a tough crowd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Remember this set up has been said to be working fine. Perhaps the "original" GM set up didn't cut it and it was FoMoCo to the rescue????