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Re: Viscous coupling 140-160 74

posted by  someone claiming to be Matt B on  Tue Oct 31 12:00 CST 2000 [RELATED]

Geez...pretty harsh words for a sweet old Volvo!

I'd hate to read your postings a REAL money pit on the Jaguar XJ6 board!

I don't know if welding the fan firmly in place is the best idea...gotta get it perfectly centered and balanced. Parts from an older 140 or 160 might be what you need. I know I've gotten rid of the damn fan clutch on an 1800es (for the same reason), so I personally don't see a problem with doing it on a 164. Don't use the fan with the riveted blades though (they can tend to fly off and kill you if you are standing in the wrong place). I'd think you'd want to go with a one piece pressed steel fan..or?

The main drawback will indeed be the added noise.

I'm not sure what the best parts would be, but as far as I know, the water pump is the same as that on a 140, so perhaps very early 140 series bits could be put in place. Other thoughts?

-Matt B

71 145s, 65 1800e, Jaguars





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