Replaced Fan Clutch on FB, Much Quieter!
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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
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
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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?
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?
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