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What kind of wrench do you need to remove a fan clutch?

What kind of wrench do you need to remove a fan clutch?

Most difficult part is fan removal. The fan clutch “nut” is 36 mm. You can use a 1 7/16″ wrench which will be loose but will work, or you can take a 1 3/8″ wrench and grind the open end to fit. (Some places offer cheap wrenches make in China that you don’t mind modifying.)

How big is the nut on a fan clutch?

The fan clutch “nut” is 36 mm. You can use a 1 7/16″ wrench which will be loose but will work, or you can take a 1 3/8″ wrench and grind the open end to fit. (Some places offer cheap wrenches make in China that you don’t mind modifying.) I can’t remember the torque specs, but the “nut” will tighten after some running time.

Where can I Borrow a clutch fan tool?

You can borrow a fan clutch tool from AutoZone or Shucks (or whatever they call it) or Oriellys. You basically buy it then bring it back within 48 hrs for your money back. If you are handy at fabrication you can easily make the tools yourself from some 1/8″ or 3/16″ steel.

How to remove clutch fan from Ford PowerStroke diesel?

USE AND AIR CHISEL. one hit on the trigger it was loose. the tool we borrowed from Oreilly’s kept shipping. busted my thumb. after it was all together i notice on around where the belt diaghram is it tells you turn which way. But like i said. facing the truck, turns towards the passenger side or to the left.

What is the w80585 Ford fan clutch wrench set?

Performance Tool W80585 Ford Fan Clutch Wrench Set allows easy access to fan clutch nut on 1984 to 1993 Ford 4.9-Liter E and F series truck engines, 1984 to 1987 Ford 4.6-Liter modular engines, 2.8-Liter engines, 1988 to current 2.9-Liter to 3.0-Liter engines, 1990 to current 4.0-Liter engines.

How old is the fan clutch wrench on a Ford F150?

This tool worked perfectly for a 2000 Ford F150 4.2 V6 which means it should work fine on any 4.2L Ford engine. I literally loosened the 20 year old fan clutch nut in seconds when I was prepared for a knuckle-bleeding struggle.

What kind of wrench to use for fan clutch?

After seeing others struggle with a crescent wrench and a long screwdriver, I decided to get an inexpensive fan clutch wrench to save some aggravation when I had to replace the timing cover gasket on my F150. This tool worked perfectly for a 2000 Ford F150 4.2 V6 which means it should work fine on any 4.2L Ford engine.

When did the Ford fan clutch Nut come out?

Easy access to fan clutch nut on 1984 through 1993 Ford 4.9L E and F series truck engines, 1984 through 1987 Ford 1990 to current 4.0 Liter engines. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. Show details Only 7 left in stock – order soon. Ships from and sold by Tool Liquidators. Only 8 left in stock (more on the way).

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Ruth Doyle