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Author:  irunmiles [ Tue Nov 22, 2011 3:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Fan clutch question

My first clutch was replaced by the dealer at 80k miles. When it went it sounded like there were marbles in the front lower engine. I'm at 180k miles and it sounds like the second clutch is going bad. At idle it sounds like something with bearings is wobbling, and after it warms up there is a squealing sound every 20 seconds. If the clutch is bad, I will replace it with a Hayden. My question is how do I determine if its the clutch. With the engine off, it does not spin freely. I try to spin it and it goes only about a quarter turn. I've seen the procedure where you block the radiator and take temp readings. I was wondering if there's an alternative method.

Author:  Sir Sam [ Tue Nov 22, 2011 3:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Fan clutch question

irunmiles wrote:
My first clutch was replaced by the dealer at 80k miles. When it went it sounded like there were marbles in the front lower engine. I'm at 180k miles and it sounds like the second clutch is going bad. At idle it sounds like something with bearings is wobbling, and after it warms up there is a squealing sound every 20 seconds. If the clutch is bad, I will replace it with a Hayden. My question is how do I determine if its the clutch. With the engine off, it does not spin freely. I try to spin it and it goes only about a quarter turn. I've seen the procedure where you block the radiator and take temp readings. I was wondering if there's an alternative method.


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Author:  irunmiles [ Tue Nov 22, 2011 3:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Fan clutch question

Sir sam, i've seen that procedure. I don't have a thermometer like the one described, nor a tach or strobe light. That's why i asked if there is another way to determine if the fan clutch is bad.

Author:  Joe Romas [ Tue Nov 22, 2011 5:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Fan clutch question

Sounds like a lighter fan and better fan clutch is in order. See this thread.
http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48653

Author:  ATXKJ [ Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Fan clutch question

you can block the radiator and listen for the difference the fan makes when the clutch engages.

Author:  camo [ Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Fan clutch question

Does the nylon fan provides the same airflow amount as the metal fan? do you guys know? I like the nylon fan idea!!!!!

Author:  Sir Sam [ Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Fan clutch question

irunmiles wrote:
Sir sam, i've seen that procedure. I don't have a thermometer like the one described, nor a tach or strobe light. That's why i asked if there is another way to determine if the fan clutch is bad.


Hi sorry, look at the youtube video. If you can get yours to free spin after turning it a little while then its definitely bad.

Author:  DOC4444 [ Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Fan clutch question

According to GDE, the plastic gas fan pushes LESS air than the stock metal CRD fan. However, with the more effective Hayden clutch, I expect to get better cooling in extreme conditions than I have now and have less horsepower loss when the clutch is not engaged due to the lighter weight of the plastic fan.

DOC

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