Don't want to subconsciously plant any opinions, but just based on this picture do you guys see any problem with anything?

cut a inch or so  off the end that attaches to the radiator and that will take the kink out    carl

Eliminate that kink. Also, lower radiator hoses should have a stainless steel spring inside them to keep them from 'sucking shut'.

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fan blade on backwards

SE Wis

Is it?

Yes, it is.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

It's the same orientation that I've seen on all the other Yblocks. I can also feel it, blowing air onto the engine, sucking it through the radiator.

It will still blow air the same direction regardless, but less efficiently..  By the way, it is a 3 bladed fan, which Ford discontinued in '56 because of cracking in the blades close to the hub.  I figure some had blades fly off, but there was no national recalls in those days.  I believe Ford sent bulletins to the dealers to inspect them for cracks when the cars came in for service. 

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

My old 57 had a dent in the hood directly above the fan and a missing blade. It happened suddenly one summer night. Vibration was terrible too!



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Was this both the chrome and unchromed ones?  I heard just the chrome plated ones had that problem??





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