aNUT

I'm reassembling my motor after a full rebuild (spun bearing) and am trying to determine if my fan clutch is bad. It takes about as much torque as opening a new jar of spaghetti sauce to turn the drive plate while holding the fan still. Is this normal, or is the fan clutch frozen. It's about 55 degrees here. Thanks.

Yoda

Sounds about normal. The real test is while it is running.

Does it dis-engage when cold?
Does it engage when hot?

Does the bearing have any play in it? If so, replace it.

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Cebby

If it's bad, might I direct you to the classifieds here.... SOMEONE has a fan and clutch for sale...

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kevin444

A clutch fan is supposed to have some resistance when you try to turn it by hand. If its too smooth and easy to push than it too hard. But i guess temperature can also take its toll. Only way is just to turn it on and find out.

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