What do you use to remove a fan clutch on a water pump?
Some general instructions apply to most types. Regardless of manufacturer, removing a fan clutch requires a specific tool called a strap wrench. Position the strap wrench to the water pump’s pulley to keep the pulley from turning while you take off the bolt on the front of the water pump where the fan clutch is attached.
How do you turn off a water pump?
Step 1 Position the strap wrench to the water pump’s pulley to keep the pulley from turning while you take off the bolt on the front of the water pump where the fan clutch is attached. Loosen the large nut on the front of the water pump by turning it counterclockwise with a wrench. You may have to hit the wrench with a small mallet to get it going.
How can I loosen the nut on my water pump?
Loosen the large nut on the front of the water pump by turning it counterclockwise with a wrench. You may have to hit the wrench with a small mallet to get it going. If it doesn’t turn, then try to turn it clockwise.
How is a fan clutch attached to a water pump?
This large nut is directly attached to the fan clutch mechanism. The water pump pulley has about 1-inch long threaded post on the end of the pulley. The nut is screwed onto the post on the water pump pulley. This requires a large wrench and a tool to lock the pulley from moving as the nut is broken loose. Remove the fan shroud.
How do you remove a water pump from a Ford Fan?
IThe shroud will come out with the fan. Remove the top radiator hose by using a screwdriver to loosen the clamps. Hook the ends of the water pump pulley lock on the bolts on the outside of the water pump pulley. Remove the large nut on the fan with the 1-1/16 wrench by turning counter clockwise.
How do you remove a clutch on a Ford Fan?
Remove the large nut on the fan with the 1-1/16 wrench by turning counter clockwise. Once loose, turn the fan in the same direction and it will come right off.
Can a water pump pulley be removed from a fan?
The water pump pulley has about 1-inch long threaded post on the end of the pulley. The nut is screwed onto the post on the water pump pulley. This requires a large wrench and a tool to lock the pulley from moving as the nut is broken loose. Remove the fan shroud.
How does a non thermal fan clutch work?
Non-Thermal Fan Clutches. Non-thermal clutches operate solely based on the shaft speed of the water pump. At low and idling speeds, the clutch allows the fan blade to turn at almost a 1:1 ratio.
How do you remove a fan clutch from a water pump?
Once the new part has been installed gently slip the fan clutch down in front of the water pump using caution as to not contact the radiator or damage the plastic fan blade. The threads on the water pump flange are large and can be cross threaded easily so we advise you to start the fan nut by hand before taking a wrench to it.
When does the fan clutch remove tool come out?
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How big is the nut on a fan clutch?
1. Identify the Nut Size Each fan clutch will have its own mounting nut size which will range from 22mm to 36mm depending on the application and manufacturer. You can also use a large adjustable wrench if you do not have the proper tool. You may need to remove the fan shroud to get at the cooling fan. 2. Hold the Water Pump Pulley
Is there a tool to remove the holding nut from a fan?
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How do you get a water pump to start?
Position the strap wrench to the water pump’s pulley to keep the pulley from turning while you take off the bolt on the front of the water pump where the fan clutch is attached. Loosen the large nut on the front of the water pump by turning it counterclockwise with a wrench. You may have to hit the wrench with a small mallet to get it going.
What’s the best way to fix a water pump?
Position the strap wrench to the water pump’s pulley to keep the pulley from turning while you take off the bolt on the front of the water pump where the fan clutch is attached. Loosen the large nut on the front of the water pump by turning it counterclockwise with a wrench.
Can a water pump be added to a clutch fan?
You just need to double check your water pump to radiator clearance. In most cases you can just add the fan clutch to your existing fan. It disengages when the engine is cold & engages when engine warms up.
Can a fan be attached to a clutch?
Also,the clutch fan has the blade attached to the front rotating hub,the fixed fan with the small hole won’t mount on the front clutch hub. In most cases you can just add the fan clutch to your existing fan. It disengages when the engine is cold & engages when engine warms up. You just need to double check your water pump to radiator clearance.
What’s the difference between standard and heavy duty fan clutches?
Standard-Duty Thermal Fan Clutch: This design turns the fan at 60-70 percent of the water pump shaft speed when engaged, and 20-30 percent when disengaged. It’s made for fans with a lighter pitch. Heavy-Duty Thermal Fan Clutch: This fan style turns the fan at 70-90 percent of the shaft speed when engaged for increased cooling.
Why does a clutch fan disengage as the RPM increases?
Please educate me. Thank you ! A clutch fan basically disengages as the RPM increases to theoretically remove some small load off the engine, since at that point you should have good ram air flow, but unless you are looking to squeeze every last HP out of it, why mess with success? Just my $.02