Fan torque spec

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Fan torque spec

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MCLXVI 07-20-2008, 7:24 PM
I do have a shop manual, but I haven't seen the fan torque spec anywhere. The fan has cracked and has a wobble, so I have one on order and i don't want to reinstall it wrong.

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Rustyride

Re: Fan torque spec

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N.W.OhioNomad 07-20-2008, 8:09 PM
Haynes manual says cooling fan bolt torque spec. 14.5-18.0 ft lbs.

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1981 cx500c "silver bullet"
"Its better to be hated for what you are than
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Blindstitch2002 07-20-2008, 8:21 PM
I asked a similar question last week and got the same answer. Keep it low doing 14-15. Don't go nuts because the metal is crap and can crack causing you to have to replace the fan. Save $40 and go light.

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1978 Honda Cx500 Maggot
1979 Honda Cx500 Custom
1980 Honda Cx500 Deluxe Couch Project Bike

CX500 Factory Service Manual
Courtesy of Randall-in-Mpls

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Blindstitch2002 07-20-2008, 8:26 PM
There was also a suggestion that if the M14X1.5  bolt about 2 inches long doesn't work use some wooden wedged to slowly pry it off.

http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/46475/ShowPost.aspx

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1978 Honda Cx500 Maggot
1979 Honda Cx500 Custom
1980 Honda Cx500 Deluxe Couch Project Bike

CX500 Factory Service Manual
Courtesy of Randall-in-Mpls

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MCLXVI 07-22-2008, 6:43 PM
The 14mm 1.5 bolt worked fine I was just in need for the torque info thanks guys

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Rustyride

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Blindstitch2002 07-22-2008, 7:42 PM
I did mine tonight and used the bolt. You wouldn't believe it. One of the blades fans looked like it had been half eaten by a dog. It also cut my oil light wire. So now that's fixed.

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1978 Honda Cx500 Maggot
1979 Honda Cx500 Custom
1980 Honda Cx500 Deluxe Couch Project Bike

CX500 Factory Service Manual
Courtesy of Randall-in-Mpls