Do they make fan spacers for 61 Buicks? The water pump pilot is .675

Discussion in 'Classic Buicks' started by 67NorCalGS, Nov 3, 2023.

  1. 67NorCalGS

    67NorCalGS Well-Known Member

    The water pump pilot is .675 and the fan side is the more standard .625, So it's an oddball. I was trying to mount a newer GM fan clutch when I discovered this.
     
  2. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

    Here’s Hayden’s catalog as a pdf. They show both the 21045 (SD) and 215046 (HD) for ‘59-69 Buicks. One has a .63” hole, the other is .75” with a bushing that reduces it to .63”. If your water pump is .675” it may be made wrong(?). I guess you could have a bushing made for the larger holed clutch (or turn down the wp shaft?).

    https://www.haydenauto.com/media/5587/imperial_fan-clutch-pages.pdf

    Patrick
     
  3. 67NorCalGS

    67NorCalGS Well-Known Member


    I have the non clutch setup. Only the AC cars had a clutch in 61. Everything I have is all factory stuff. The AC water pump which is a different part number looks to have a different size per your link. If I decide to run a shroud I will need a short spacer.
     

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