clutch fan rebuild

P.J. · #1 06-01-2007, 05:33 AM

I need my fan clutch rebuilt for my 68 camaro. Can you recommend
a good re builder??
PJ

SMGCO · #2 06-03-2007, 05:08 PM

You can purchase a new one easily and fairly inexpensively.

P.J. · #3 06-05-2007, 06:17 AM

I was trying to get an original one or have mine rebuilt.
I tried to purchase one from delco and it was not the same
as my orig.
Peter

**737Driver** · #4 06-05-2007, 03:30 PM

Fred Oliva does excellent restorations of original clutches, but, he is always incredibly swamped with work. If you are in a hurry it may take a while. I have had several originals rebuilt by Fred with excellent results.
His contact info is www.gate.net/~foliva or 954-755-1161.

Regards,

Mark

**olredalert** · #5 06-05-2007, 05:31 PM

-----Hey Mark,,,While Freds clutch-fans certainly do come back better than they were when sent out, I havent had the same luck with them. On my big-block roadster the over the counter GM replacement is a consistently better performer (and not that far off of original, looks wise) than Freds re-do of my original. Its to the point that I only use his for a judged show and the OTC for any daily driving.
-----There was a pretty good article about doing it yourself in the Driveline (NCRS) not too long ago.
-----Also remember to never store a clutch-fan sitting down or laying on its face. Always store it in close to the same position it would be on the car as the oil will leak out otherwise.........Bill S

**737Driver** · #6 06-05-2007, 06:28 PM

Bill,
I have had very good luck with Fred's rebuilds, but, they have all gone on show cars that were not driven on a routine basis. I would put a new clutch on a regularly driven vehicle.
I remember the Driveline article and it was very straightforward, however, I don't have time to spit on the sidewalk much less to rebuild a clutch.

Are you going to Bloomington? Is Jack?
Regards,
Mark

**olredalert** · #7 06-06-2007, 05:01 AM

-----Mark,,,If theres a payday in it (and there just might be) Ill be there. Dont think Jack will be there, but you never know. Maybe theres a go-kart track around there somewhere........Bill S

P.J. · #8 06-06-2007, 05:45 AM

Mark
How can I access the article (Driveline (NCRS)
thank
PJ

**olredalert** · #9 06-06-2007, 06:14 AM

------Peter,,,I dont think its on-line anywhere, but I think you can buy old issues from NCRS. As well, Ill go back and see if I didnt throw that issue away. If I didnt you are welcome to it........Bill S

P.J. · #10 06-07-2007, 06:23 AM

Thanks Bill
PJ

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