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Jan 8, 2012 | 04:36 PM

A/Ox4

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HELP! Clutch Fan

Anyone have any tips/ tricks for this clutch fan!? I cant get the dang thing loose!

Also, I'm getting to the point in the day where I might not finish the WP replacement by the time its dark. And I need the truck tomorrow. I have about 7 gallons of distilled water. Can I run my truck on distilled water until I get another change to tear into it? Which will be Tuesday.

Jan 8, 2012 | 05:17 PM

tdpower

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I rented the fan clutch removal tools from autozone. You should be ok to run it with distilled water as long as it's not going to freeze.

Jan 8, 2012 | 05:35 PM

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Doubt it will freeze in SoCal.

I have the tools from AutoZone. I also used a pipe wrench and even the chisel method. NOTHING worked.

Jan 8, 2012 | 05:44 PM

Stewart_H

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You have the tools from Autozone and they aren't working?

Yes, you can run with just distilled.

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Jan 8, 2012 | 05:55 PM

A/Ox4

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They're on the fan and pulley but I can't get it loose!

Jan 8, 2012 | 06:59 PM

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Is it a reverse thread? I think the scientific term is righty loosey lefty tighty.

Jan 8, 2012 | 06:59 PM

slim613

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dang man didnt u just fix a problem? hope ur able to get this figured out id hold a flashlight and do what ever else i was needed to if i was closer

goodluck bud!!

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Jan 8, 2012 | 07:20 PM

F350-6

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I used a wrench from autozoo and then a HUGE crescent wrench on the nut to break one loose. I also think Bill had a great idea when he did his. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...r-in-pics.html

Be sure to leave him reps for that post.

Jan 8, 2012 | 07:27 PM

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If you can get a 2nd pair of hands have them hold it from turning and apply pressure with the other tool, hitting it with a hammer. Should pop it loose.

Jan 8, 2012 | 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by F350-6

I used a wrench from autozoo and then a HUGE crescent wrench on the nut to break one loose. I also think Bill had a great idea when he did his. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...r-in-pics.html

I love that. I will do that!!
Be sure to leave him reps for that post.