Topic: direction of fan

[dgneyman]

I recently purchased a 66 mustang, san Jose built, 289 and am having overheating problems.  I have replaced the radiator, all hoses, thermostat, etc.  I noticed the fan may be installed backwards.  does any one have a picture of the 6 bladed fan installed on their vehicle?  I am wanting to know if the rivets are facing out towards the radiator or is the side with the reinforcement and rivets facing forward.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thank you...

[CharlesTurner]

The rivets would typically install from the front and the radiator installed with the front/top of the rivets closest to the radiator.  The back of the rivets would be on the water-pump side.  Should be able to look at the curve of the blades to figure it out, especially on a 6 blade.

[dgneyman]

Thank you sir...