What size and length bolt to pin the fan? Does bolt thread into the hub? Can’t see the hole but it feels like a 1/4” bolt hole?![]()
Cat 7FB, pinning the engine fan
Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by mile marker 27, Aug 11, 2025.
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5/16 x 1 grade 8
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Preferably an Alan head some hubs are sorta tight to get a 1/2 inch head to turn
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I noticed the hole in the hub, is real close to where the cast curves and a hex head won’t be giving up much room for a wrench. Preciate ya, sir. This truck doesn’t have a manual override switch to turn the fan on and I ain’t saying it needs it but I wouldn’t mind having one. I’m gonna carry a couple bolts with me just in case.Oxbow, Deere hunter and wore out Thank this.
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I tried pinning mine once and it snapped the bolt first time I accelerated. 3ZJ
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Not sure if it make a difference but mines a plastic fan.
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