I pulled the fan clutch off the parts car and replaced it with the one in the SEL. I have put over 100 miles on it and have yet to hear the offending noise. So it looks like problem solved.
Thanks guys for you suggestions.

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Britton McIntyre

68 280 SE coupe 'Hairball'
70 280 SL
71 280 SEL - RIP May 2010