Re: stock fan removal

From: Paul Bumann (Ramsport96@home.com)
Date: Thu Jul 12 2001 - 05:01:33 EDT


ok..
what size screws go into the holes of the w/p pulley??
~ Paul
98 Dak, RC,Deep Amethyst
V8/5 Speed/ 3.91 Suregrip
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wisotzkey, Rich" <Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-wts.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 12:42 PM
Subject: RE: DML: stock fan removal

> Paul,
> Yes! (1) You still have an S-belt that needs to turn the water pump
> circulating the water/coolant mixture through the block and radiator.
(Not
> a good idea to leave it off.) :'B
> Rich - Ashburn, VA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Bumann [mailto:Ramsport96@home.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 1:19 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: stock fan removal
>
>
> do you need to put screws into the water pump pulley after you remove the
> nut? If'n you were to put an electric fan on?
>
> ~ Paul
> 98 Dak, RC,Deep Amethyst
> V8/5 Speed/ 3.91 Suregrip
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "A. S." <adakota4x4@hotmail.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 5:09 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: stock fan removal
>
>
> > 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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