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Old Apr 24, 2016 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by j_shay
Has any one out there put a fixed blade flex a lite on their pre 91 1/2 12v's if so do you just need spacers or is there some necesary modificatons. Also how bad did it affect your feul economy?
I am sure it would take more fuel to run the fixed fan.
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Old Apr 24, 2016 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by oliver foster

Did I mention I have at least 20 Cummins replacement clutch fans of ALL years ['89-'02] on my shop shelf?
yes, but can anyone afford to buy one?
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Old Apr 24, 2016 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by mknittle
I am sure it would take more fuel to run the fixed fan.
It's a compromise. Takes less power than a fixed blade fan, but more than a properly operating clutch fan. Trade off for simplicity.
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