Maserati Ghibli Fan.

[@srlane61]

Great video Mark, as always. I do love to see old stuff being mended. But then again..I had a Ghibli for 20 years..look at those fan blades (actually yours look much better than the original ones on mine), no matter what nick the motors are in, they're never going to move much air. Especially if there's an air-con condenser in the way. Arguably the best thing I did (for peace of mind anyway) was to install a SPAL 16" single modern fan in the middle of the radiator and never worry again. Those nIce-but-ancient Ducellier motors and salad-plate fan-blades went into a box for the next owner. Originality is crucial, I know, but when it's 30°C, you're cruising at 75mph, then suddenly off the motorway into a traffic jam.... you're glad of some 21st century cooling and a hidden override switch. No?

[@marksitaliangarage]

@@srlane61 That’s a good point I might see if I can find room for one. Still just at the reassembly stage. Trying to figure out what is missing or not working. The restoration work was done by someone else who lost a lot of stuff. There will probably be some development work once I get it up and running and cooling will need some attention I’m sure !

[@stevestone4346]

Great job.

[@marksitaliangarage]

@@stevestone4346 Thank you

[@Sprint-iw6zh]

Nice job! If a wood ruf key is stuck I use side cut pliers to wiggle it out.

[@marksitaliangarage]

@@Sprint-iw6zh I’m going to try that next time ! Thank you.

[@stephenlmckeown1439]

Those are not called E clips they are called Jesus clips (Jesus where did that go) 😂😂

[@marksitaliangarage]

@@stephenlmckeown1439 yes you could well be right ! Luckily I do have a box of them for such an eventuality.

[@maseraticc2834]

Great job Mark. I know some/many parts of the 60s Maserati and Aston Martin models were shared - were these fans one of those shared parts?

[@marksitaliangarage]

@@maseraticc2834 I’m not sure about these fan motors. I think they are Italian. But I have seen Lucas fans that look similar so I don’t know.

[@myshopmyrules.3017]

This weekend i bought a 1957 Fiat 1100 B. The fan that demist the windows is really weak. I dont know if it works like normal or if its just week from old age or corroded wire connections or bad bearings or dried up grease in the bearings. Any idea what to check first? Sadly it have ended up as a daily driver cause the poor Sierra P100 is so rusty and i dont want to do a bad job patching it.

[@marksitaliangarage]

@@myshopmyrules.3017 well done on your new perches a great little car ! Take the fan out and dismantle it glean every bit including the shaft and bushes lubricant and bench test . Then work through the wiring. I bet it will be loads better.