The blade numbers shouldn't matter, they are all inside the case of the fan enclosure. Looking around, not seeing anything that thin. Think i found the Spal you have, its very thin, but only 8.5 amps. It isnt moving much air at all.
If you can find an extra 1/2 clearance, there are definite choices.
Seeing now what you have, i would bet money that is your issue. Can you move the radiator forward at all?
I have never ran a pusher, not sure if that is a viable alternative