1965 327/350hp fan clutch question.

[Nick I.]

After searching around, I must ask for help. I am replacing my radiator, but my job is being held up by the fan clutch. I seemingly don't know how to "take it off". Fan clutch removal has escaped me. I have taken off the four bolts connecting the fan clutch to the water pump, and it still feels firmly attached. I thought I only had to wiggle loose while pulling it foreword, but can't move the thing. Am I overlooking and important step or have I just not pulled hared enough. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

thanks in advance,
Nick

[Rich P.]

Re: 1965 327/350hp fan clutch question.

Nick,

take a flat blade screw driver and easily tap it between the clutch hub and pully face. It will pop it lose. If it's real stubborn spin it 180 and do the same on the other side.

Rich

[Joe L.]

Re: 1965 327/350hp fan clutch question.

After searching around, I must ask for help. I am replacing my radiator, but my job is being held up by the fan clutch. I seemingly don't know how to "take it off". Fan clutch removal has escaped me. I have taken off the four bolts connecting the fan clutch to the water pump, and it still feels firmly attached. I thought I only had to wiggle loose while pulling it foreword, but can't move the thing. Am I overlooking and important step or have I just not pulled hared enough. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

thanks in advance,
Nick

Nick-------


Do as Rich suggests and it will separate. The four bolts retaining the clutch to the waterpump hub are the ONLY fasteners involved.

The waterpump pilot shaft and fan clutch hub orifice are a very close fit. This is necessary to ensure that the fan clutch perfectly centers on the waterpump shaft. What often occurs is that due to this close fit and, perhaps, a little corrosion that might also occur over time, the pilot shaft and the fan clutch hub "stick together".

[Nick I.]

Re: 1965 327/350hp fan clutch question.

Rich and Joe, I want to thank the two of you for getting back to me so quickly, and with such sound advise. My fan clutch is now sitting on the work bench and the water pump is in one piece, but it didn't come off without a fight. I was explaining to a fellow at work, who is a pipe fitter, about my problem. He gave me a spray can of Aerokroil "the oil that creeps". I sprayed the area of the water pump hub and fan clutch and let it set for about thirty minutes. Using a flat head screwdriver, like you guys said, I tapped the fan clutch housing where it meets the pulley and it popped off. Thanks for giving me the confidence to get the job done. Now off the the garage....

Thanks again,
Nick

[Jeff A.]

Re: 1965 327/350hp fan clutch question.

I always just use a rubber mallet.
Or at the junk yard just a regular ole' hammer - Never had a problem.
haven't damaged a blade in 30 years.

Go around and bang each blade. \

[Paul J.]

Re: 1965 327/350hp fan clutch question.

Rich and Joe, I want to thank the two of you for getting back to me so quickly, and with such sound advise. My fan clutch is now sitting on the work bench and the water pump is in one piece, but it didn't come off without a fight. I was explaining to a fellow at work, who is a pipe fitter, about my problem. He gave me a spray can of Aerokroil "the oil that creeps". I sprayed the area of the water pump hub and fan clutch and let it set for about thirty minutes. Using a flat head screwdriver, like you guys said, I tapped the fan clutch housing where it meets the pulley and it popped off. Thanks for giving me the confidence to get the job done. Now off the the garage....

Thanks again,
Nick

Nick, you'll find many uses for Aerokroil. Its quite popular on this board.

Paul