Since it is a thermatic clutch and not a syintrifical one, you should
be able to check operation on the car when it is hot, correct?
If I shut my car off when it it fully warmed up, Then try to rotate the
fan it seems to have little or no resistance.
Is this normal?
High Tech Coatings wrote:
>
> The easiest way to check operation is to lightly pry the end of the spring
> form the retainer and rotate the spring to see if it binds the clutch (don't
> forget to put it back together). This can sometimes done on the vehicle. If
> there is any doubt as to the clutch's bearings or operation you should
> probably just replace it.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Greg Monfort <wingracer@email.msn.com>
> To: Bricklin <bricklin@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 10:48 PM
> Subject: Fw: Fan clutch
>
> > With it off the car (keep it in the installed
> > position as the silicone fluid may leak out), I
> > suppose you could chuck it into a vise and gently
> > heat the spring with a torch while turning it to see
> > if it engages.
> >
> > GM
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > > how can you check if it is operating correctly?
> > >
> > > Thanks Jon.
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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