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From: Clare Snyder <clare@snyder.on.ca>
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Subject: Re: OT: Finding a mechanical engine fan by dimensions
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On Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:44:36 -0000 (UTC), <bp@www.zefox.net> wrote:

>Leon Fisk <lfiskgr@gmail.invalid> wrote:
>> On Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:04:37 -0000 (UTC)
>> <bp@www.zefox.net> wrote:
>> 
>> <snip>
>>>The water pump on my '72 Scout started to leak. Since the OEM fan
>>>clutch is unfindable I decided to go with a pump that uses a bolt-
>>>on clutch, but the clutch I ended up with has a larger bolt circle
>>>and centering boss than the OEM fan. 
>> 
>> 
>> Did you try Rockauto? Maybe:
>> 
>> https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/international,1972,scout+ii,4.2l+258cid+l6,1498398,cooling+system,radiator+fan+clutch,6812
>
>That looks broadly like the clutch I got with the new water pump. 
>But, no dimensions or even a good description.
>
>If there's a way to search parts by category and description please
>point it out, I couldn't find it. 
>
>Thanks for writing,
>
>bob prohaska
>
> 
>
> 
Which engine do you have? most 1972 Scouts used AMC engines - 194, 232
or 258 inch sixes and most 304 V8s were AMC - so AMC clutches and fans
dhould likely fit????