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Dead fan clutch?

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My '72 is missing an engine-driven cooling fan and clutch, and I scored one from another owner; however, the hub appears to be seized.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but at ambient temperature, I should be able to turn the water pump pulley mounting flange by hand, yes? And there should be molasses-like resistance in the clutch itself?

Correct. You should be able to turn it by hand and there should be no discernible play or wobble in the shaft bearing.

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Thank you sir. I suppose I could use it, but I don't really fancy my Z sounding like a Mack truck all the time...

Will order a new fan clutch.

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