| Re: [GMCnet] Bought that new electric clutch for the engine fan. [message #324685 is a reply to message #324343] |
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KB
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just an update: we've gotten to use the new fan in action with some huge long climbs over a few days
of arduous driving. I can only say I'm really impressed with the fan. It comes on when it should,
does its job quickly and effectively, and then shuts off. As if that weren't enough, it's a good bit
quieter than the stock fan and seems to put much less load on the engine. With our old fan,
when it came on it sounded and felt like the transmission was dying, and it was always a huge relief
when, or IF, it would go off. You can certainly tell when the new one comes on, but it's more of a whir than a roar.
And, having battled endless bad fan clutches, we can't help but smile every time it does.
I'm controlling it via the EBL EFI computer, which has a few parameters one can set. I'll draw up a
wiring diagram, etc, when I have more time.
We've only had it a short while so can't attest to longevity, but if the build quality is any indication,
I expect it to work for the rest of our ownership of this vehicle. I would not hesitate to install
one again. I'm quite sure I've spent more over the years on crappy thermostatic fan clutches that
either never worked correctly or failed quickly than I spent on this lovely thing. And although I got
very quick at changing the fan clutch with a hot engine on the side of the road, I will not mind retiring that
particular skill... 
Karen
1975 26'
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