Golden Jubilee
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Joined: Wed May 29, 2013 6:50 am
Why an Unbalanced Fan?
The fan shown below supposedly came from a 345 in a Loadstar. Why are they made so unbalanced with blades placed so unevenly? I've always understood IH v8's were totally internally balanced unlike some engines that required engine-related balanced vibration dampeners etc. Aftermarket flex fans have their blades evenly spaced. Wouldn't the bearings in the water pump last longer with a balanced fan? Just curious.