How do you remove fan clutch from water pump?
How do you remove fan clutch from water pump?
The nut on my fan clutch has notches in it kind of like most left hand threaded nuts do. The new one I bought does not have those notches. When I replaced my water pump way back when, I could have sworn it was left hand threads (I brought it to a shop then and they used an air chisel to remove it. I don’t have one of those lying around the house).
How does the fan clutch on a Silverado work?
Righty tighty & lefty loosey. the fan is self tightening. so just look at the direction the fan is spinning when the engine is running, thats the direction you need to spin the nut to loosen it. The nut on my fan clutch has notches in it kind of like most left hand threaded nuts do. The new one I bought does not have those notches.
How do you remove a LBZ fan shroud?
Nut turns CC to remove as you face it. Because of viscosity in fan, you have to turn the fan blade to remove it or put it back on once you break it loose. Now, everything is back together except for that lower left bolt. Have to find or modify a tool to tighten it. Used thin wire on bolt to guide it back and get it started without dropping it.
What’s the best way to remove a fan shroud?
Left lots of DNA on clamps, shroud, fan, etc. A stubby 13 mm gear wrench will remove the lower bolts on the fan shroud. You’ll need small hands and wire on the bolt to direct them back in. Get a start with one finger. It’s tough. Don’t tighten bolts until all are started.
The nut on my fan clutch has notches in it kind of like most left hand threaded nuts do. The new one I bought does not have those notches. When I replaced my water pump way back when, I could have sworn it was left hand threads (I brought it to a shop then and they used an air chisel to remove it. I don’t have one of those lying around the house).
What causes the fan clutch to lock up?
Engaged Mode This mode causes the silicone fluid inside the fan clutch to move from one chamber to another, thus causing the fan clutch to lock up and turn close to engine RPM speed. This mode is the one that provides the maximum cooling effect by pulling the most air across the radiator and A/C Condenser.
Righty tighty & lefty loosey. the fan is self tightening. so just look at the direction the fan is spinning when the engine is running, thats the direction you need to spin the nut to loosen it. The nut on my fan clutch has notches in it kind of like most left hand threaded nuts do. The new one I bought does not have those notches.
What is an electric fan clutch?
The fan clutch is a cooling system component that controls the operation of the engine cooling fans. While many newer vehicles now use electric cooling fans to keep the engine cool, many older vehicles used a mechanical fan clutch to control the fans.
Is there a tool to remove a GMC fan clutch?
Excellent tool for GMC owners. There’s simply no substitute for having a tools like this for removing fan clutches. I spent several hours arguing with the pulley and fan clutch nut. Needless to say, I lost. With this, it took all of two minutes. The holes on this are too small for the 13 mm bolt heads.
What is performance tool w80498 GM fan clutch wrench?
I couldn’t resist. This is about as dirt simple a tool as you can get. It allows you to hold the fan stationary while you wack the big wrench you’ve got on the big nut holding the clutch to the threaded drive on the water pump. The two holes on the bar line up with two of the bolts holding the fan to the clutch.
