Rebuilt my fan clutch (running too cool now?)
#21
Yes, I plan to do that to see what temps are like.
However, I want to:
Nice method but still does not give us more or less exact figures at cold-start and at normal operation temps.
Yep, that's why an after-market gauge makes sense. (I'm still researching for one that has contacts that will close at certain absolute limit to trigger buzzer and/or flashing light- that might have to be an industrial controls caliber gauge.)
Below is what I have in mind...
A major safety concern is could there be 100% coupling (absolutely no slippage) that the fan will yank the gauge out of my hand or from where it is mounted? WOuld appreciate your thoughts.
However, I want to:
- Know more accurately with some specific data whether fan clutch is good or not, and that can be verified by seeing how much coupling it has when cold (upon first starting up in a San Diego morning - BRRR- LOL!) and at normal operating temp, And
- Verify, after I replace fan clutch, is it any better than original? (FSM method is pretty impractical I think.)
Some good testing tips below:
- http://www.barneymc.com/toy_root/techneek/fan_clch.htm
... One thing I found on my 22RE w/ factory gauge is that if the gauge ever moves above it's normal operating point, the engine is starting to overheat...
- http://www.barneymc.com/toy_root/techneek/fan_clch.htm
... One thing I found on my 22RE w/ factory gauge is that if the gauge ever moves above it's normal operating point, the engine is starting to overheat...
Yep, that's why an after-market gauge makes sense. (I'm still researching for one that has contacts that will close at certain absolute limit to trigger buzzer and/or flashing light- that might have to be an industrial controls caliber gauge.)
Below is what I have in mind...
A major safety concern is could there be 100% coupling (absolutely no slippage) that the fan will yank the gauge out of my hand or from where it is mounted? WOuld appreciate your thoughts.
Last edited by RAD4Runner; 07-29-2014 at 02:15 AM.
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Hey RAD, could you accomplish the same thing with a hand-held tachometer? I have a little laser one that reads a piece of shiny tape that you put on a pulley or shaft. If you know your fan pulley speed then you can watch your fan speed and see how much it is slipping.
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Hey RAD, could you accomplish the same thing with a hand-held tachometer? I have a little laser one that reads a piece of shiny tape that you put on a pulley or shaft. If you know your fan pulley speed then you can watch your fan speed and see how much it is slipping.
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Here's what I've got:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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