[Chrysler300] Re: 300H fan blade diameter/ noise

[Michael Moore <mmoore8425@xxxxxxx>]

Hmm, mine is 18 inch. The clutch is free to rotate. I have noticed it makes a fan noise like it did years ago when the clutch failed, as though it were locked up.
 
On Dec 24, 2011, at 2:22 PM, Jim Maiani wrote:

> Mike   Looking at my survivor H, it has 7 blades and the best I can measure it looks like 19" diameter fan.  Hope that helps.
> 
> Merry Christmas to all!
> 
> Jim Maiani
> Houghton Lake, MI
> H
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> From: "Michael Moore" <mmoore8425@xxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 1:14 PM
> To: <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Spark plugs
> 
>> Does anyone know the diameter and no of blades should be on a 300H ?
>> 
>> Does anyone know a source fir a correct fan blade clutch?
>> 
>> Thanks, Mike Moore
>> Morgan Hill, Ca
>> 
>> 
>> On Dec 24, 2011, at 10:10 AM, Rich Barber wrote:
>> 
>>> A quick Google indicates the pitch is also metric-1.25 mm-20.32
>>> threads/inch. Also, recommends using a thread chaser, not a tap.
>>> 
>>> Reminds me of an early and major panic when I twisted off a new spark plug
>>> in a customer's hemi at Earl Canady's Phillips 66 station at 42nd &
>>> University in Des Moines in about 1955. As a young teen, I pictured having
>>> to pull that huge head and a trip to a machine shop. Otto, the senior
>>> mechanic, selected a long, heavy screw driver, inserted it into the broken
>>> off threaded section in the head, rapped it a few times with a hammer,
>>> proceeded to unscrew the broken-off lower portion of the spark plug and
>>> brought the piece out, firmly set on the end of the screwdriver. The plug
>>> has straight threads, of course, so was an "easy out". I had removed the
>>> spark plug gasket as was/is proper for hemi's, but was not allowed to use
>>> the boss' precision torque wrench. Live and learn. Whew. Getting the
>>> spark plug gaskets off of the spark plugs is no easier now than it was then.
>>> Wedge heads are advised here that the soft aluminum tube that surrounds the
>>> plug and ignition wire in the hemi head curves around to fit closely to the
>>> base of the spark plug and serves as the gasket. I still wonder how many
>>> plug round trips that aluminum tube is good for.
>>> 
>>> Recalling rich-est memories of Christmas' past at the station during the
>>> winter. We were open, but closed early Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
>>> Some customers gave us Christmas tips and others brought fudge and cookies.
>>> I loved working there in the '50's. We also closed early on New Year's eve,
>>> mainly to avoid the drunks. The big Chryslers with 8.20X15 or 9.00X15 snow
>>> tires never seemed to get stuck and had great heaters and defrosters. Those
>>> parked outside often required a jump start, especially in sub-zero weather
>>> that weakened batteries and thickened the motor oil.
>>> 
>>> Best wishes to all for a Merry 300'ly Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and
>>> Prosperous New Year.
>>> 
>>> Rich Barber
>>> 
>>> Brentwood, CA (27 last night-very cold for here)
>>> 
>>> From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
>>> Behalf Of Ronald Kurtz
>>> Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 6:17 AM
>>> To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [Chrysler300] Spark plugs
>>> 
>>> Hello, everyone:
>>> 
>>> During reassembly of engine, drive chain and other parts, I always chase all
>>> 
>>> threads to help assure proper bolt and nut torque with appropriate taps and
>>> dies. J10Y plugs are specified as 14mm, according to the shop manual. Can
>>> anyone
>>> recommend the correct thread pitch to clean out the threads for the spark
>>> plugs
>>> in the cylinder heads?
>>> 
>>> Best,
>>> Ron Kurtz
>>> E #292
>>> 
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