Fan Clutches

[Terry van Slooten]

Could someone tell me a process to tell if a fan clutch is working properly? On my 62 the fan will free wheel with no resistance when I shut down on a hot engine. I didn't think this was normal. I've also recently had trouble in traffic with a faster increase in temp than I normally would. Thanks

[Robert B.]

Re: Fan Clutches

after you turn the engine off the fan should spin approx 1/2 turns only, sounds like yours is definutly shot good luck

[Bill Clupper]

Re: Fan Clutches

I had a similar problem with my '62, Sent it out to Fred Oliva, returned good as new, drove it on road tour to St Louis a couple of years ago with it no problem. email foliva@gate.net

[Richard E.]

Re: Fan Clutches

Same results as Bill on my 62. Before I had Fred rebuild a correct clutch for me, his criteria was no more than three revolutions past engine stop. My old one more or less free wheeled after shutdown.......Dick

[Gary S.]

Re: Fan Clutches

I was taught by someone smarter than me that if you want to check a fan clutch (like at a flea market) just hold the hub and start spinning the clutch. If it spins free, it is bad. I have done this with many at flea markets. At first, there is resistance even in bad ones. You must spin it enough to get it a little warm. Gary

[motorman]

Re: Fan Clutches

also clutch fan units must be stored verticaly, never laid down because it causes the fluid to do something it should not do. does anyone know why?

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[dale pearman]

Re: Fan Clutches

Yeah.....leak out!

[Robert B.]

Re: Fan Clutches

Best way to store a fan clutch is the way it sits on the engine . Ask Fred