which way are the fans supposed to spin

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06-28-2009, 02:54 PM

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which way are the fans supposed to spin

I searched this fourm and could not find the answer. I have a 88 iroc with dual fans. which way are they supposed to spin, clockwise or counterclockwise?

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07-05-2009, 01:37 PM

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Re: which way are the fans supposed to spin

Counter clockwise. the fins are meant to suck air toward the motor.

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07-05-2009, 02:06 PM

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Re: which way are the fans supposed to spin

like said above, if they are mounted on the engine side of the radiator, they are supposed to be pulling the air through the radiator, blowing it onto the engine

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