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Would this be the spacer?
I guess my question is if I should...add a clutch while I’m at it if it did come with one but it was just removed ?
If does not have a radiator for a/c, replace it. If is correct radiator and shows good flow and no leaks, all good. The condenser flow should also be checked while flushing and check for what comes out during flushing. If has crud in it, may not get it all out, no matter how good you flush it. Please remember, I love to spend OPM.Radiator or condenser?
The radiator seems to be the correct one and is new as they gave me the receipt for it. As for the condenser I was planning on replacing it while fixing the AC since it’s looks beat up. Thanks for the helpIf does not have a radiator for a/c, replace it. If is correct radiator and shows good flow and no leaks, all good. The condenser flow should also be checked while flushing and check for what comes out during flushing. If has crud in it, may not get it all out, no matter how good you flush it. Please remember, I love to spend OPM>
Thanks for the help , this helped a lotIf does not have a radiator for a/c, replace it. If is correct radiator and shows good flow and no leaks, all good. The condenser flow should also be checked while flushing and check for what comes out during flushing. If has crud in it, may not get it all out, no matter how good you flush it. Please remember, I love to spend OPM>
As for the condenser I was planning on replacing
The spacer is the aluminum piece b/t the pump and the fan.
If you decide to reinstate the clutch, it appears to me you'll have to get both a clutch and a suitable fan, i.e., a fan that's designed to mount to the clutch; the fan you've got looks to be from an old-school vehicle (e.g., a '66 BelAir) which didn't use a clutch. (Edit: I now see it's a reverse-rotation fan, so it must be from a newer vehicle... perhaps it is the OE fan and perhaps it'll bolt onto a clutch).
If you've got AC and plan to use it, consider getting a proper fan and clutch (OE for that vehicle, or better). Good airflow is a requirement for an AC-equipped vehicle in order to keep the AC condenser functioning well / keep the high-side pressure as low as reasonably possible / enable the AC to work its best.
@L31MaxExpress (and I think others) have experimented with different fan / clutch combinations and they may offer recommendations.