I know the 4.7L has the main clutch fan and an aux electric fan as well. I
didn't know there was an electric fan option for the 4.7L to replace the
clutch fan. Can you share the details, part number, cost, where to buy?
Thanks
Patrick O'Day
2000 Dakota 4x4, 4.7L, CC
Ztube w/9 inch big mouth filter
68 MM TB Ported and Polished
3" catback and Flowmaster 50
Rancho 9000 Shocks
Robert Shaw 755 180F Thermostat
Mobil 1
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Levy" <andylevy@bigfoot.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 4:45 AM
Subject: Re: DML: strange sound of dak
> That's the mechanical fan "stuck" engaged at low temperatures. It uses
> a fluid to engage the clutch (the fan's clutch), and when it's pretty
> cold it'll be viscous enough that it acts like it's truly engaged. Once
> the engine starts getting warm, the fluid loosens up and lets it
> disengage.
>
> Completely normal. It's happened to all of us who live where there's
> winter. Except for the ones who have swapped out for an electric fan.
>
> Arnoldo Silva wrote:
> >
> > i have a 2000 quadcab dak 4.7 liter auto has anyone noticed that when
> > their truck is cold it sounds funny like the engine fan is blowing extra
> > hard im thinking its coming from the tranny poss. the torque converter
but
> > not sure it feels really sluggish until this sound goes away at about
160
> > degrees.
> > thanks
> > arnold
>
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