FYI FORD - MustangSteve's Ford Mustang Forum
The Internet's Most Knowledgeable Classic Mustang Information
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT CLASSIC FORD MUSTANGS, YOU HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!
MustangSteve has over 30 years of Mustang experience, having owned 30 of them and restored several others. With the help of other Mustangers, this site is dedicated to helping anyone wanting to restore or modify their Mustang.... THERE ARE NO DUMB QUESTIONS!!!!!
Visit MustangSteve's web site to view some of my work and find details for:
FYIFORD Contributors' PICTURES - Power Brake Retrofit Kits for 65-66 Stangs - Classic Mustang FAQ's by MustangSteve - How to wire in a Duraspark Ignition - Mustang Ride Height Pictures and Descriptions - Steel Bushings to fit Granada Spindles to Mustang Tie Rods - Visit my EBAY store MustangSteve Performance - How to Install Granada Disc Brakes MustangSteve's Disc Brake Swap Page - FYIFORD Acronyms for guide to all the acronyms used on this page - FYIFORD Important information and upcoming events

You are not logged in. Would you like to login or register?

  • Index
  •  » FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion
  •  » Clutch Fan Question

    • 1 of 1

       

    1/13/2019 8:05 PM  #1

    Steve69
    Senior 24-7 FYI Addict

    Offline

    From: Madison Wisconsin
    Registered: 4/01/2013
    Posts: 2,743

    Clutch Fan Question

    Working on my son's 95 F150 351 that came with a clutch fan.  It seemed to cool the engine fine.  Its dirty and the fan has some rust on it.  The clutch fan turns hard but seems ok and maybe how it should be.  Should I replace the clutch or just clean it up paint it and reuse it?

    Thanks
    Steve69

     

    1/13/2019 8:47 PM  #2

    6sally6
    Hyper FYIFORD ADDICT

    Offline

    From: Surfside Beach,SC
    Registered: 4/02/2013
    Posts: 6,874

    Re: Clutch Fan Question

    Good way to test it is......... With the engine idleing about 750-1000 rpm......engine warmed up.... with your left hand(IF you're right handed) stick your hand into the moving fan and see if it will stop spinning!   IF it does, use the truck to transport yourself to the ER.........IF the does NOT stop spinning, have someone stop the engine first and THEN proceed to the ER!

    J/K...............you know that, right?!
    I would just clean and paint it.  It ain't broke(still cools,right?!)..don't fix it.
    6sal6

    Get busy Liv'in or get busy Die'n....Host of the 2020 Bash at the Beach/The only Bash that got cancelled  )8
     

    1/13/2019 10:40 PM  #3

    Bolted to Floor
    Senior 24-7 FYI Addict

    Offline

    From: Houston, Texas
    Registered: 4/01/2013
    Posts: 2,018

    Re: Clutch Fan Question

    There should be some resistance when the motor is cold and more at operating temperature. Is the hub leaking a fluid? That would be a warning sign for replacement.

    From your description, I would glean it up and run it.

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    1/14/2019 10:11 AM  #4

    Steve69
    Senior 24-7 FYI Addict

    Offline

    From: Madison Wisconsin
    Registered: 4/01/2013
    Posts: 2,743

    Re: Clutch Fan Question

    Bolted to Floor wrote:

    There should be some resistance when the motor is cold and more at operating temperature. Is the hub leaking a fluid? That would be a warning sign for replacement.

    From your description, I would glean it up and run it.

       No I didn't see any fluid.  It turns hard but id does turn with a little force.  
     

       •Thread Starter
     

    1/14/2019 3:42 PM  #5

    TKOPerformance
    Hyper FYIFORD ADDICT

    Offline

    From: Newark, DE
    Registered: 12/15/2014
    Posts: 7,526

    Re: Clutch Fan Question

    6sally6 wrote:

    Good way to test it is......... With the engine idleing about 750-1000 rpm......engine warmed up.... with your left hand(IF you're right handed) stick your hand into the moving fan and see if it will stop spinning! IF it does, use the truck to transport yourself to the ER.........IF the does NOT stop spinning, have someone stop the engine first and THEN proceed to the ER!

    J/K...............you know that, right?!
    I would just clean and paint it. It ain't broke(still cools,right?!)..don't fix it.
    6sal6

    Yes, and to see if you have a limited slip rear, jack up the back end of the car, put it in gear, now try to grab and stop one of the wheels.  If it stops its not a limited slip.  If it doesn't dial 911 with your nose...

    I needed that laugh today sally, thanks!
     

     

     

    1 of 1

  • Index
  •  » FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion
  •  »  Clutch Fan Question

    • Board footera


    REMEMBER!!! When posting a question about your Mustang or other Ford on this forum, BE SURE to tell us what it is, what year, engine, etc so we have enough information to go on.