88 3.8 T Bird Fan Clutch May 30, 2007, 10:25:37 PM Anyone familiar with the liquid fan clutch operation? How tight should the fan be when the engine is warmed up? Lately, the temp gauge needle is heading into territory I do not like--and it is not even summer yet. I see no other obvious problems and noted comments on threads here about the fan clutch. Yes, this clutch is 19 years old. Tonight--upon arrival home I checked the fan--engine off--and the blades could be spun without resistance. Somehow that doesnt seem right, but I would not know the difference, frankly. And yes, I replaced the thermostat last week--no difference. Thanks. Quote Selected
88 3.8 T Bird Fan Clutch Reply #1 – May 30, 2007, 10:39:03 PM On mine, there is *some* resistance but none, that sounds bad. I think got a few spair fans if ya need one Quote Selected
88 3.8 T Bird Fan Clutch Reply #2 – May 30, 2007, 11:18:08 PM i would try running the motor then putting your hand back by the firewall to feel the airflow. then rev it up to the same rpms you see while cruising, and see if the airflow slows down. Quote Selected
88 3.8 T Bird Fan Clutch Reply #3 – June 01, 2007, 01:37:43 AM Its in my DIY link,,, but,,,,,,,With a bone cold motor, you shold not be able to spin that fan no more than a 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn no matter if you played football or lift weights.if you wait too long, you can find out that the clutch will wobble on the shaft,,(like i did once) and eventually you will next find that your radiator got disected:evilgrin: now,, to make a fan clutch a solid fan,, simply remove one of the bolts that mates the fan blade system to the clutch. Install a longer bolt. You will crush the clutch system in the clutch and put it in a bind, therefore making it a solid fan for increased cooling (for emergency use only of course:hick: ) Quote Selected
88 3.8 T Bird Fan Clutch Reply #4 – June 01, 2007, 04:16:38 AM Quote from: jcassity;151092if you wait too long, you can find out that the clutch will wobble on the shaft,,(like i did once) Sounds like a personal problem. Quote Selected
88 3.8 T Bird Fan Clutch Reply #5 – June 01, 2007, 11:20:23 PM Well here's the scoop=Bought a new clutch tonight and put it on. Not too bad of a job considering you have to work the fan out of the shroud. I found the old clutch face front to be crudded up with oily soot--which by feel was silicone--so I am almost sure this was the problem--see picture. I started and ran the engine and the air rush sound at the front of the engine was almost deafening. I look forward to learning of the result tomrrow. I will report here. :D Quote Selected
88 3.8 T Bird Fan Clutch Reply #6 – June 01, 2007, 11:38:25 PM Quote from: CougarSE;151103Sounds like a personal problem.ill let my people take care of you:flame: Quote Selected
88 3.8 T Bird Fan Clutch Reply #7 – June 02, 2007, 09:17:00 AM Thanks Scott.... I just spit pop all over the computer. Kitty assissin!!! Quote Selected
88 3.8 T Bird Fan Clutch Reply #8 – June 03, 2007, 12:28:24 AM yeah,, that one is a "right clicker, save as'er"btw,, that sig of yours,,,WTF dude:beatyoass: Nothing personal, but i aint one to keep my pie hole shut when i see something a little ,, oh,,, lets just say its a little sketchy. Quote Selected
88 3.8 T Bird Fan Clutch Reply #9 – June 03, 2007, 07:47:16 AM Just somethin that cought my eye man. I used to laugh at sutpid stuff so I used it. Back to the Fila sig we go. sorry for the Jack' Quote Selected
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