Re: Fan Clutch Questions

From: Jon Smith (jdsmith4@hotmail.com)
Date: Sat Jan 02 1999 - 23:04:00 EST


The fan will turn all the time, but when the clutch is not "engaged" you
can stop the fan with your hand. (Not advisable if you bowl much :) )
If the clucth locks up, the fan will roar like crazy much like an s-10
blazer 2.8ltr does.

Jon Smith

>
>I own a 93 Dakota 4x4 Auto V6, no air, 98,000 miles. I was curious what
>exactly does the fan clutch do? When should the fan be turning? If I
can
>remember correctly to the last time I replaced my belt, there was a
pulley
>for the fan that the belt set on. So does this mean the fan is running
>constantly? My truck has never came remotely close to overheating, if
this
>matters. Please help me understand this! I am thinking mine is locked
up,
>and just want to learn more about the fan clutch. THANKS!
>Kyle
>

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