I've been told a electric rad' fan would be better for my Townie,than the old vis' type..
If I remove the old fan does the fan belt for it become redundant ? - (#410) Paul Morgan, 2 Jul 01

Can do, it's just an idler bearing in the timing cover. A shorter belt will go direct from crank to alternator. A viscous fan working well is better than electric, IMO, and I run an electric.
But you will save 2mpg or so with electric...
HTH - (#415) David Miller, 3 Jul 01