My best guess is that the fluid in the fan clutch needs to reach some
predetermined temperature. Until that happens, the fan seems to rotate
and accelerate at actual engine speed. Mine usually stops this behavior
within a 100 feet or so of leaving my driveway. (Which is itself 200
feet).
gk
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-----Original Message-----
From: bob <lthpbsw@northstar.k12.ak.us>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Saturday, April 25, 1998 10:22 PM
Subject: DML: Curiosity
>I'm just curious about something. When you first start your engine in
the
>morning (or whenever the engine is somewhat cold) and start driving,
what
>is the loud blowing sound coming from the engine. It stops after about
1
>minute. I was just curious as to what that was. I know it's not a bad
>thing...just wondering...Adios...
>
>*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
>^Bobby Wilken*^*^*^
>*Fairbanks, Alaska*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*
>^'97 SLT+, 318ci, CC, 4x4, Flame Red, K&N, Gibson Duals,^
>*Quite a sweet stereo w/ 6 disc and bass,^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*
>^and every single option there is...^*^*^*
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