Clutch fan operation
I have an issue with the clutch fan kicking in. I was under the impression that once the temps started to get around 195-200 degrees the clutch fan would kick in. With mine, it starts to kick in at ju...
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Gjac wrote:
Brian I have heard that some clutch fans have two notches to set the Bi-metallic coil spring in front. Loosening it makes it come on later. Mine is a 1996 vintage and does not have this adjustment. If you wanted it to come on at a higher temperature and it only had one slot I would try to insulate it with something like silicone spray. I cleaned mine with some solvent and a tooth brush because I wanted it to come on sooner.
I was wondering if I could manipulate the spring somehow to delay the kick in of the fan. I just find it odd the with the half plugged core the fan kicked in at 195 now it's just over 180. I am looking at a 170* thermostat from Summit and trying that to see what happens.
