New Clutch Fan - Odd Behaviour?
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New Clutch Fan - Odd Behaviour?
I realize most people replace theirs with used units or do an e-fan conversion. I could not find anything on this issue:
Replaced my Clutch Fan with a new one and it is loud. Once the engine warms up it engages and doesn't seem to dis-engage. It's louder than the engine when revving (no joke). Even on the highway I can hear it full blast.
This doesn't seem optimal. I get the feeling once it's engaged it's on 100% until the engine goes back to fully cold.
The loudness of it bugs me. It's also using up power needlessly.
Input?
Replaced my Clutch Fan with a new one and it is loud. Once the engine warms up it engages and doesn't seem to dis-engage. It's louder than the engine when revving (no joke). Even on the highway I can hear it full blast.
This doesn't seem optimal. I get the feeling once it's engaged it's on 100% until the engine goes back to fully cold.
The loudness of it bugs me. It's also using up power needlessly.
Input?
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From: Orange Park FL (near Jax)
Check the bi-metal strip on the front.
Is it even there? Is the center valve actuator pin under it?
Does it bend outward when warm & straighten back flat when cool?
You can test that with a hair dryer.
Some dilbert at the factory may have assembled it upside down.
Is it even there? Is the center valve actuator pin under it?
Does it bend outward when warm & straighten back flat when cool?
You can test that with a hair dryer.
Some dilbert at the factory may have assembled it upside down.
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