<VV> correct generator fan?

[J R Read]

I probably should have mentioned that you can click "next page" at the 
bottom for even more information.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <judynrandy at comcast.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 9:46 PM
Subject: <VV> correct generator fan?


>
>
> Question: How can you tell if you have the correct generator fan? The car 
> is a '60. For some strange reason tonight I decided to check the serial 
> number on the metal tag. It turned out to be a '62 or '63 generator. No 
> biggy. Then I decided to check the fan to see if it was correct. It didn't 
> match any of the images in the shop manual. And nothing in the "tech" 
> guide about it. Now i'm wondering.
>
> When looking down at the gen/fan, the blades look like they would push 
> down on the air as it spins. Since, as I read, the Corvair gen fan is 
> designed to pull the air through the gen, is this correct? It seems like 
> they should be turned the opposite way, so as to "cup" the air in order to 
> pull it through. Inquiring minds want to know.
>
>
>
> Randy(Cap'n) Hook
>
> '63 ragtop 110/pg
>
> '60 700 4dr 80/soon-to-be 4spd.
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