Posted by Tim Way on Monday, September 23, 2002 at 12:19PM :
In Reply to: flat fender fan? posted by charlie on Saturday, September 21, 2002 at 11:16PM :
According to the 'Notable Changes' page (link below), the 4 blade fan was introduced in 1951. It states it changed for 6 blade, but I think Joe meant 5 blade.
1951 - Gauges moved to dashboard center
- Mounting angle of transfer case revised to improve propeller shaft angle.
- Addition of rubber engine mountings, front & rear.
- Addition of rubber insulators for cab & box mountings.
- 1,600 lb. Capacity front springs available as extra equipment.
- 3,000 lb. Capacity rear springs available as extra equipment.
- Pickup box side panels & fenders made similar to the one-ton pickup’s box
- Rear axle capacity increased from 5,500 to 6,500 lb.
- Front axle capacity increased from 3,500 to 3,750 lb.
- Instruments changed to style of B2 conventional trucks.
- New spark plug covers.
- Higher capacity fuel pump.
- More powerful starter.
- A quieter 4 blade radiator fan replaced the older 6 blade unit.
- The Power Wagon engine now used “Floating Power” engine mounts.
- Brakes changed to Cyclebond molded tapered linings and anodized brake cylinders.
Tim Way
Albuquerque, NM