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expoding fan parts numbers

Per the request of another board member I am separating this post from another one.
I have a 1991 Grand Villa has a Cat 3208 turbo motor with a rear facing radiator. I have read about the exploding fiberglass fans and my coach has one. I did a Google search using the Flexalite part number mentioned in the post from 2 years ago and absolutely nothing came up. Does anyone have a current part number for the replacement fan that does not explode ??
This fix is the first one I will do as I could not afford $4000 radiator repair right now. So before the coach starts or moves again that will get replaced.
TIA
JOHN
John Madsen

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Reply #1 –
Not sure I can help, John. I don't know when FT switched to a side-mounted radiator  ('92/'93 ?) If no one has a clue about your fan, (hard to believe on this forum) here's a couple of pics; perchance the radiator mfg has a clue. I'd never thought about my fan before, it's steel! By the way, if you're going to stay on the forum , stick the coach specs down in your lower signature area, it helps us! Let us know. M
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Reply #2 –
Mike you can pull that fan off and take it to about any big truck parts place and they can find a replacement the diameter and blade pitch along with mounting bolt pattern.If you can figure out pitch bolt pattern and diameter you can do it yourself . or call foretravel they can tell you. I can tell you it would be cheaper to source one yourself. Try snd post a picture of what you have, we like pictures here.
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Reply #3 –
Quote from: stump –
Mike

Hold your horses, cowboy, John has the issue, not me!    ;D  In retrospect, if that radiator has to come out, here's one's last chance to get at the belts and hoses!
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
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                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
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Reply #4 –
Scott Cook  "RRadio" has a 6V-92, his fan broke and took out his radiator about 2 yrs  ago, maybe you might like to talk with him, he did the work himself I think and in a church parking lot.
Also Stump is right on.
Best I can offer.

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Quote from: Dave M link=msg=219126 date=14496896  in a church parking lot.[/quote

If you're going to have a problem, that's a perfect place to break down!  I can't get at the air dryer with ease, but when they moved the radiator, it sure made it easy to check the umbilicals!
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Reply #6 –
Quote from: mike leary –
[quote author=Dave M link=msg=219126 date=14496896  in a church parking lot.

If you're going to have a problem, that's a perfect place to break down!  I can't get at the air dryer with ease, but when they moved the radiator, it sure made it easy to check the umbilicals!

WAIT, I recognize that picture!
Brett Wolfe
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Reply #7 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
WAIT, I recognize that picture!

 8)  Thought you mite; it's your baby after all!  She sends her best, Papa. :giggle:
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Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'