Arron,
Thanks for the how-to. I went back out and tried it again with no
luck. I don't have any propane and am weary of taking the water pump out
also because of my limited mechanical skills. Looks like this project is on
hold for now.
At 05:09 PM 7/11/2001 +0000, you wrote:
>Matt,
> It seems to me that mine was NOT counter-clockwise threads when I took
> mine off to replace the timing chain. Mine was TIGHT like yours. I
> ended up using heat (propane torch) to get mine off. The propane should
> be enough heat to loosen it. I wish I had the MAPP gas torch I have now
> though...a lot hotter...probably would have worked better.
>Here is part of my "how-to" on replacing the timing chain:
>
>6. You can now remove the fan itself. Locate the large nut on the back of
>the fan. Get a pair of large Channel locks and a big square shaft screw
>driver. Place the channel locks in your right hand and the screw driver
>in your left had. Wedge the screwdriver in the smaller bolts, which
>surround the larger nut, on the crank pulley. Then grab onto the large
>nut with the channel locks. Pull UP with the channel locks to free the
>nut. Continue until the nut is completely off. Remember, the nut is what
>holds the fan on, so hold on to the fan so it doesn't fall. Once the fan
>is off, it and the shroud can be removed from the engine
>compartment. (This is the first step of many that a friend really comes
>in handy!)"
>
>This is kinda directed towards people who still have the fan on the
>engine, but I did like you and took it out first by removing the
>waterpump. I then removed the fan from the waterpump while it sat on a
>bench. Hope this confuses you throughly. If you are replacing the timing
>chain, let me know and I'll send you my "how-to" which may provide you
>with a little assistance.
>--Aaron--
>95 DSRC 4x4 V6
>www.geocities.com/adakota4x4_95/
>
>
>
>>From: glogg@en.com
>>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>Subject: DML: stock fan removal
>>Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 12:51:35 -0400
>>
>>Was just wondering if there were any hints or suggestions to getting the
>>stock fan off. I know it is suppose to turn counter clockwise but I for the
>>life of me can not get it off. I have the water pump pulley held and it
>>just does not want to budge. Maybe some WD40 to help loosen it up? I am
>>going to go back out and tug on her some more. Thanks in advance for any
>>suggestions. Just want to get my Black Magic fan into today.
>>
>>-Matt Grose
>>South Euclid, OH
>>97 RC 4x4 Sport 3.9L V6
>
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-Matt Grose
South Euclid, OH
97 RC 4x4 Sport 3.9L V6
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