Re: Getting rid of the fan clutch on a '97 5.2L ???

From: Jim Miller (jim76712@swbell.net)
Date: Tue Sep 11 2001 - 14:13:06 EDT


Not sure you can do that. I think even though the flex fan feathers at high rpm
it may still use more hp than a properly working clutch fan, move less air when
needed and most certainly be noisier.

William Goldbach wrote:

> Hi guys. I'm new here, and have a '97 Dakota 5.2L. I want to get rid of
> the thermostatic fan clutch and the heavy iron stock fan, and replace it
> with a spacer and a HD flex-fan. Where can I get a spacer to fit that weird
> 1"+ threaded hub on the water pump? I bought a Perma-Cool spacer, said to
> fit "all GM, Ford, and Chrysler", but it doesn't! I don't want electric
> fans. Thanks!
>
> Bill



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