Help with fan switch SBC

[jcal87]

I believe my fan switch is out because my fans are not kicking on when the engine is hot and I am having to manually turn them on. I took a piece of wire and touched it to the switch and the block to ground it and they kick on. I purchased a new fan switch from Summit, but I am having a hell of a time getting a socket or wrench on the 11/16 connection.

Is there a trick I am unaware of to get this thing out without having to take the headers off? Pics below.






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[XLexusTech]

Is the problem that the socket hits the header flange ?

[jcal87]

Originally Posted by XLexusTech

Is the problem that the socket hits the header flange ?

Yeah one socket I have isn’t deep enough and the other is too deep. I haven’t been able to find one in between.


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[SSLance]

Part of the reason why I hate headers on a street car., I feel your pain.

Have you tried an offset wrench like this?



https://toolguyd.com/deep-offset-wrench-saved-the-day/

[jcal87]

Originally Posted by SSLance

Part of the reason why I hate headers on a street car., I feel your pain.



Have you tried an offset wrench like this?







https://toolguyd.com/deep-offset-wrench-saved-the-day/

No this might be a good option to explore though. I’m going to go look for one.


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