Install Fan Blades - Hudson Eight 1930 Service & Operating Manual

Loosen nut on fan supporting arm lock stud. Remove fan and arm assembly. Remove four bolts holding
fan blades to hub. Remove fan blades. REPLACE fan blades, using correct number of shims to insure sufficient
end play. Replace fan blade fastening bolts. Replace fan and arm assembly, aligning fan so that blades
run midway between radiator and fan. belt. Tighten fan arm lock stud nut.
Remarks:

INSTALL FAN BLADES

INSTALL FAN BLADES
ADJUSTMENTS
Fan belt tension is correct when middle point of
upper span can be ,deflected, by finger pressure, 5/8"
below a straight edge laid across fan and pump pulleys.
Suggestions: After new blades are installed, fan should be tested for perfect balance. An unbalanced
fan causes intermittent or surging vibration at a speed of about 30 miles per hour. Fan blade should.
be properly aligned and run true. Center fan carefully between radiator and fan belt. Fan should be well
lubricated with fiber grease. Be sure that supporting arm stud is tight in cylinder. Stud has left hand thread.
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