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Originally Posted by Sirrotica
Old radiator guy showed me how to test to see if the fan is pulling enough air at idle. He held a cigarette in front of the grille to test air flow at idle, it sure gives you a visual cue as to fan and shroud efficiency.
Same guy also showed me how to test the thermostatic clutch at idle. He took some corrugated cardboard and rolled it into a tube and tried to stop the fan blade with it hot, and idling. If you can stop the fan with the rolled up cardboard, the clutch is deficient.
Of course you need to be careful when doing this, and keep your hands out of the fan.........  |
What would happen if David completely disengage the coil spring ( completely remove it out of the slot).?I'm thinking it would permanently engage the fan, and may resolve his creep heat ?