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Offline wll17057

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1968 Alternator Cooling Fan Color
« on: October 07, 2023, 10:40:35 PM »
Should the blade colors be black or zinc dichromate (goldish...) color?

1968, Metuchen w 200-1V I-6 Engine, 3-speed manual, 2-door hardtop
Actual Build Date:  07/24/68

Thank you.
Bill Leonard
1968 Metuchen NJ 2-Door Hardtop
200-1V I-6 Engine
DOM:  07/24/68
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Offline Bob Gaines

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Re: 1968 Alternator Cooling Fan Color
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2023, 11:59:42 PM »
Should the blade colors be black or zinc dichromate (goldish...) color?

1968, Metuchen w 200-1V I-6 Engine, 3-speed manual, 2-door hardtop
Actual Build Date:  07/24/68

Thank you.
1968 would be Zinc Dichromate.
Bob Gaines,Shelby enthusiast, Shelby collector , Shelby concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

Offline wll17057

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Re: 1968 Alternator Cooling Fan Color
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2023, 09:04:12 AM »
Thank you Bob!
Bill Leonard
1968 Metuchen NJ 2-Door Hardtop
200-1V I-6 Engine
DOM:  07/24/68
Tahoe Turquoise w/ Black Interior

Offline dkknab

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Re: 1968 Alternator Cooling Fan Color
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2023, 12:58:44 PM »
Here's a picture of the correct alternator I got from Bob. Of course mine is for a 289.
David Knab

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Re: 1968 Alternator Cooling Fan Color
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2023, 11:47:10 PM »
Remember that the adjustment arm for the alternator was attached to the engine when it was painted so unlike V8's its not black but engine blue  ;)
Jeff Speegle

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