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#514843 - 06/05/08 09:27 AM
Fan Clutch Operation 65 Riviera Gransport
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Registered: 06/05/08
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First , can someone tell me how it should operate ? Second how can I test it? I beleive that it engages constantly , but not sure what I should be looking for. I know that I know have a constant roar from the fan area , which I didn't have before.
Any help greatly appreciated !
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#514849 - 06/05/08 09:55 AM
Re: Fan Clutch Operation 65 Riviera Gransport
[Re: david Fox]
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Registered: 12/08/05
Posts: 440
Loc: So California
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Constsant roar sounds like the fan clutch is locked up. Try spinning the fan with your fingers, with the engine off, of course. It should spin a little. It won't free wheel, but should spin a half a turn or so. You don't want it to spin too much, or too little. If it doesn't spin at all, it is locked up, if it free wheels, that is not good either. Free wheeling, or close, means it won't lock up and move air when the RPM's are low, so no low speed cooling. Completely locked up makes the roar, hurts MPG, and either can cause the W/P to fail. How much it should spin is hard to explain, it's something that comes with experience. You can go to a little more trouble and remove the clutch, put the nuts back on and test drive it. If the roar is gone, you have your answer, but it sounds like it's a goner.
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#514859 - 06/05/08 11:08 AM
Re: Fan Clutch Operation 65 Riviera Gransport
[Re: RocketDude]
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Registered: 09/27/01
Posts: 1028
Loc: albany NY
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depends if its a thermal clutch, does it have a coil on the radiator side?
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#514870 - 06/05/08 11:58 AM
Re: Fan Clutch Operation 65 Riviera Gransport
[Re: ted sweet]
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Registered: 06/05/08
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It is a thermo clutch and does have a coil.
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#515030 - 06/06/08 08:03 AM
Re: Fan Clutch Operation 65 Riviera Gransport
[Re: david Fox]
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Registered: 02/15/07
Posts: 273
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The thermo clutch is supposed to lock up if the temp goes up so the air movement is maximized. Here in Texas with A/C on you'll hear the roar after sitting at a stoplight but it goes away once you get moving. It should definitely not be roaring all the time.
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#515521 - 06/08/08 04:41 PM
Re: Fan Clutch Operation 65 Riviera Gransport
[Re: TexRiv_63]
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Registered: 08/25/06
Posts: 326
Loc: Spring, TX
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David- Good functioning replacements are available at any good auto parts store, so if in doubt, it is a minor job and not much expense to replace it.
My main word of caution is to NOT get the economy clutch without the coil spring on the front face. It is not adequate. Get the more expensive OEM equivalent one with the coil spring.
On my '63 the clutch was not locking up properly when hot. With the new clutch and hot engine, it really roars.
One common manufacturer and part number for this clutch is "Imperial" and is their part # 215049. I'm sure there are others.
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