WebMar 12, 2013 · I would inspect the water pump carefully for play, bearing noise, etc. In my experience, a fan doesn't explode without a proximate cause. The clutch is so the fan won't spin too fast. The design is for it to slip. If the bearings are gone and the fan locks up then it will spin at the same speed as the water pump pulley which is way too fast. WebSep 29, 2007 · i've never seen, or rather heard, a fan clutch going bad except for one that's permanently locked up. i have seen them leak but not cause noise. from the sound you describe i'd check to make sure your fan isn't scraping against the fan shroud. if your engine mounts are bad, the shifting of your motor can cause the fan to hit the shroud.
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WebFeb 1, 2024 · Impossible. You cannot get a clutch fan that close to the core. Ford specified 1" clearance for fixed fans, but clutch fans must always be used with a shroud, due to the impossibility of getting the fan within 1" of the core. And of course, with a core, you can have the fan as far away as you need. WebJul 24, 2013 · It may be possible to replace only the fan clutch if that is the source of the noise. They do go bad. Back in those days, the clutch and fan blades were two separate pieces. Check it out carefully. It could be a clutch going bad. Worse yet, it could be fractures in a blade or two. Pieces that could come flying off at any minute! prom night to shine on tick tock
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WebMay 1, 2011 · The good news is that clutches which lock up as yours did will still provide cooling, the bad news is that spinning the **** out of the fan contributes to the old brittle plastic fans coming apart with predictable consequences. Your clutch is faulty. Sachs or Behr clutches are < $100 on line. WebOct 10, 2024 · You'll know by sound if your fan clutch is working, that's a massive fan, it moves a lot of air. It will tend to cycle when the truck is warm, especially if you turn the … Webthis is a brief video to show a simple diagnostic test to see if you have a fan clutch that has failed to produce torque. this will apply to T1N sprinters as... prom night suits for boys