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What kind of fan clutch does a caterpillar use?

What kind of fan clutch does a caterpillar use?

This Caterpillar, C7, Fan Clutch Mounting piece is used and in good condition. Casting Number on… This Caterpillar, C7, Fan Clutch. Is used and in good condition. Casting Number on Part is 616…. This Caterpillar, C7, 3 Piece Fan Clutch is used and in good condition.

What are the different types of fan clutches?

Types of Fan Clutches. The main types are non-thermal, thermal, and electronic — all of which use a silicone fluid to engage and disengage your fan. 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 does a fan clutch work on a radiator?

As hot air blows across the radiator, it heats a thermal spring mounted at the front of the clutch. As the spring is heated, it turns and allows valve ports to open within the clutch. Silicone fluid stored inside a reservoir is allowed to pass through these open ports and enter the working area of the clutch.

When do you know it’s time to replace the fan clutch?

According to Hayden, here are some signs your fan clutch might need replaced: Fan spins excessively when engine is stopped (three or more times when hot engine is shut off). Poor A/C performance at idle or low vehicle speeds. Fan speed does not increase when engine is hot.

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How to play Cat C15 fan clutch and switch?

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Is the air solenoid on the Horton clutch working?

The air solenoid on the firewall has no power and the manual rocker swich has power only on one side “the yellow/orange wire”. The Horton clutch seems to be in good working order and will release with air pressure.

Why does the ECM keep the fan on?

the best thing is take it to the dealer have them hook it up and see why the ecm is holding the fan on. The ecm sends power to the solenoid to shut the fan off. Dont rule out the a/c if the expansion valve gets pluged it will hold pressure for a long time which can keep the fan on. tkilby Thanks this. Having a great time with TMC.

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