Fan Clutch R & R

[firstgenaddict]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: smoke' em II</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Amazing, looks way better than the NOS pieces that I have seen!!! Can you tell that it has been taken apart at all? I was getting ready to send one of my original Eaton fan clutches to Kirk, but was trying to figure out if you can tell that the front plate was removed and welded/ brazed back on.
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http://www.kirkconnellcorvettes.com/ </div></div>

The TIG welding is on the aluminum lip which is then machined down to the original profile in order to re-seal as original.
It is only the process to repair the original crimped down lip which is either broken or fractured when disassembling the units.

[smoke' em II]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: firstgenaddict</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: smoke' em II</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Amazing, looks way better than the NOS pieces that I have seen!!! Can you tell that it has been taken apart at all? I was getting ready to send one of my original Eaton fan clutches to Kirk, but was trying to figure out if you can tell that the front plate was removed and welded/ brazed back on.
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img]

http://www.kirkconnellcorvettes.com/ </div></div>

The TIG welding is on the aluminum lip which is then machined down to the original profile in order to re-seal as original.
It is only the process to repair the original crimped down lip which is either broken or fractured when disassembling the units.
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After Kirk is done, can you tell that this area has been re-welded or is the repair totally un-detectable?

[mockingbird812]

How much?

[x77-69z28]

The website states $225 Sam.

[70 copo]

I have a Photo I came across while doing the research for the book showing a detailed clutch fan part illustration. I will post it here later today. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[mockingbird812]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: x77-69z28</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The website states $225 Sam. </div></div>

Thanks Buddy. Nice resto.

[737Driver]

Mine was $270.00 because he performed a 'shaftectomy' on it. He installed the short shaft.

[m22mike]

Holy cow, that sounds like a medical procedure...ouch... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]

[70 copo]

The parts that comprise the fan clutch assembly are: (clockwise starting at the right hand)
Studs, Shaft, Cover plate assembly, pump plate, clutch plate, gasket, body, bearing,
external bi-metal arm, and shaft assembly.

[MosportGreen66]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Holy cow, that sounds like a medical procedure...ouch... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] </div></div>

Mike, basically is. Mark - correct me if I miss speak for your application, but at least on the units he's done for me, I've sent small block original clutches and he rebuilds them as original appearing big block units. Passes judging 10 of 10 times!

Dan