Hi Simon,
I had to replace the sucker fans which were not functioning properly anymore. I have a big fluidine lay forward radiator. The fans are mounted on a frame and getting them out between the radiator and the cover shaft was a real pita. Having the shaft out of the way would make the job of remounting my fans or the frame rather, a lot easier. I cant move my radiator forward since I have the condensor in front of the radiator and there is no slack for the coolant tubes.
When looking at it, I almost concluded the guys at DeTomaso started with the cover shaft and built the car around it.
Must be possible to take it out without using a saw.....but I guess it is not going to be an easy task and probably not worth the effort. Or am I wrong?
J.