<VV> Alternate Fans?

[jay m]

On 3/12/2013 6:18 PM, Matt Nall wrote:
> Wouldn't a clutch fan work better ?
> It would only catch when the fan speed is less than the belt speed and
> would free wheel on deceleration...
>
> Just a thought
> Rodney Sampson
> HACOA
>    Several years ago...  We tested an "Over-running clutch"  allowing the fan to freewheel  during downshifts /engine decel...
>
>
> Sadly way too expensive... but worked fine..
ok, that's what he described.

So- if you can locate an inexpensive overrunning clutch that will take 
the power and is self-contained,
or package one into the stand and bearing assy of a standard fan, the 
racers would be very happy.


-- 
Jay