clutch fan

LXtra · 04-06-2001, 04:34 PM

what can you guys tell me about clutch fans?
apparently mine is toast and needs fixing (replacing?). I also need to know if this is an expensive problem as I just replaced my clutch and clutch cable so I'm kinda broke right now

Thanks

Chris

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88 LX 351W 88 notch

rtz · 04-06-2001, 08:50 PM

Well you can get a new non thermal clutch for $23 or a thermal one for $35 fromAutozone.

The thermal one engages when it reaches a certain temp, but at what temp?

And the non thermal disengages at a certain rpm, but at what rpm?

Mr 5 0 · 04-06-2001, 10:54 PM

You can buy a cheap fan clutch but I recommend (and use) the Ford Special Service 'Police' fan clutch. This offers less drag and better cooling and they work well. About $100. at Mustangs Unlimited and an easy install with few tools needed.
I figure that If I have to replace it, do it right and make it better.

04-06-2001, 04:34 PM	#1
LXtra Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria,BC Canada Posts: 44	clutch fan what can you guys tell me about clutch fans? apparently mine is toast and needs fixing (replacing?). I also need to know if this is an expensive problem as I just replaced my clutch and clutch cable so I'm kinda broke right now Thanks Chris ------------------ 88 LX 351W 88 notch

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04-06-2001, 08:50 PM	#2
rtz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 180	Well you can get a new non thermal clutch for $23 or a thermal one for $35 fromAutozone. The thermal one engages when it reaches a certain temp, but at what temp? And the non thermal disengages at a certain rpm, but at what rpm?

04-06-2001, 10:54 PM	#3
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	You can buy a cheap fan clutch but I recommend (and use) the Ford Special Service 'Police' fan clutch. This offers less drag and better cooling and they work well. About $100. at Mustangs Unlimited and an easy install with few tools needed. I figure that If I have to replace it, do it right and make it better.