Stratosurfer
06-27-2010, 20:18
All,
Been a might bit warm here in Texas. Drove to Grapevine and back this weekend, a round trip of about 500 miles and I noticed the fan clutch was engaged the majority of the time. Even at 70 MPH and with the temp gauge on about 190, where it always rides, the clutch would kick in for very long periods making that 'monster Hoover' sucking noise. Then, after no temp change, it would freewheel again. I'd say it was engaged about 80% of the entire trip. It was hot, about 95F or better the whole way.
Is this fan clutch shot? It is cycling, but seems to be engaged when I don't believe it should be.
Second question: anyone install an electric stat driven fan to replace engine driven? I suppose someone makes a retrofit with the necessary A/C circuit on the controller.
Thanks
Been a might bit warm here in Texas. Drove to Grapevine and back this weekend, a round trip of about 500 miles and I noticed the fan clutch was engaged the majority of the time. Even at 70 MPH and with the temp gauge on about 190, where it always rides, the clutch would kick in for very long periods making that 'monster Hoover' sucking noise. Then, after no temp change, it would freewheel again. I'd say it was engaged about 80% of the entire trip. It was hot, about 95F or better the whole way.
Is this fan clutch shot? It is cycling, but seems to be engaged when I don't believe it should be.
Second question: anyone install an electric stat driven fan to replace engine driven? I suppose someone makes a retrofit with the necessary A/C circuit on the controller.
Thanks