Replaced Fan Clutch on FB, Much Quieter!
I have an 81 FB w/ 53K miles, OE fan clutch spun easily with a bit of resistance cold, could be stopped with a gloved hand when running & hot, but would intermittently seem to lock up and make a helluva roaring air/fan noise when driving. Not a pleasant engine sound, an annoying air movement roar. Was hard to hear the engine over the fan roar.
Finally bit the bullet & bought a new fan clutch & replaced it, wow, what a nice difference! Now it sounds like a rotary engine & not a Shop Vac. If you have the same symptoms, do yourself a favor & change it out, you'll be a happier rotary driver as a result. Bruce |
Good to hear you fix the issue. I also had a bad fan clutch. I finally got it replaced and it sounds so much better. My old fan clutch would squeal around 3k rmp it was annoy.
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Thats the belts squealing. Not good on your engine.
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That's what I thought at first too, but after replacing the fan clutch that noise stopped. I'll check the belts (previous owner installed dual pulley's).
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Overheating
Victory!
I was able to 'drive' her home from the doctor today. NO overheating. All said thermostat, water pump, radiator and fan clutch replaced. Not a peep from the coolant system the entire way home. Thanks too all who provided comment. That oil 🛢 though. Now IT wants to ride high when I'm above 45 and in and out of 3rd and 4th. Any thoughts on that? https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...257057ad2a.jpg |
any particular reason why u posted this in a 7 yr old thread instead of in one of several threads u have going on this issue? keep in mind that random posting makes it difficult for others to find when searching the forum.
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Doing it on the move with my phone.
I thought it was the ongoing conversation. I'll do better. Thanks for letting me know. |
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