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Originally Posted by FastPlastic
I guess the reason I'm wondering if it's the problem is when you block a fans intake doesn't the fan have to work harder to move the same amount of air? I tried placing a piece of card board behind a box fan and it sounds like the fan slows down/works harder. I heard somewhere that you can burn out a box fan if it tips over and can't get the air flow it needs. Would that not mean that the extra energy needed would be directly transfered to the engine?
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With the T-100,I was very careful with the grille block with respect to the fan clutch.I actually drilled and saber sawed away the section of bumper directly in front of the fan/drive,so I would guarantee air flow over that clutch.If she gets hot,she'll lock up.and you'll have all that extra fan drag the clutch was supposed to eliminate! That cost the Pinto a full mpg at 70-mph.