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Dec 12, 2013 | 05:57 PM

brandon.edwards

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This is the third year that i have plowed with my 6.0, and the first two i have never had this problem, but this past snow we had, i went to plow and i always lower the plow on the highway or roads with higher speeds enough to get some air flow to my motor. Well last week i was on the interstate and i always keep an eye on my scangauge to tell me exact temperatures. Well it got a little too high for my comfort so i pulled over and let her cool a bit. But i have never had this issue before. Anyone with 6.0's plowing have any problem? My mechanic says that my fan clutch may be bad, so my question is, is there anything that i should upgrade to make my truck anymore suitable to plow with?

Dec 12, 2013 | 08:17 PM

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I don't have much experience working on plow trucks, but I would think the fan clutch would be a likely culprit. Did you hear it engage when the engine was running hot?

Dec 12, 2013 | 08:30 PM

Rusty Axlerod

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You can keep an eye on the fan using this SG code.

Fan Speed Sensor (RPM)
TXD: 07E022099F
RXF: 04620509069F
RXD: 3010
MTH: 000100040000
NAM: FSS

In the Tech folder it says the fan speed is adjusted by the PCM using coolant, trans, and intake air temps to determine speed. You may want to monitor those also before buying a fan clutch. I think the one for the snow plow option is kinda pricy. Also check the connector for the fan, it's on the shroud at the top just about in front of the upper fuel filter. It can get corroded or have water in it which could affect fan operation. The fan clutches do fail sometimes though.

Dec 13, 2013 | 09:28 AM

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There are two fan clutches, a standard one, and one that came on trucks optioned with the plow package. Do you know which way your truck was optioned on the sticker?

Quote:

TSB 07-11-5 DIESEL ENGINE - OVERHEATING WITH A SNOW PLOW INSTALLED ON VEHICLES WITHOUT THE FACTORY INSTALLED SNOW PLOW PACKAGE

FORD: 2003-2008 F-Super Duty
This article supersedes TSB 07-8-4 to update the vehicle model years and engines.

ISSUE:
Some 2003-2008 F-Super Duty vehicles with a diesel engine, that are not equipped with the factory snow plow package, may exhibit an engine overheat condition if a snow plow is installed on the vehicle. The condition typically will occur during normal highway driving. This is due to the snow plow blade disrupting airflow to the engine, causing the cooling fan to stop turning or to spin in reverse.

ACTION:
A new clutch fan (only for snow plow applications) may be installed to correct the condition. Cost of the new clutch fan and its installation is the responsibility of the customer. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 303-03 for removal and installation.

PART NUMBER - PART NAME
4C3Z-8A616-SA (YB-3013) - 6.0L Fan Clutch
8C3Z-8A616-A (YB-3091) - 6.4L Fan Clutch

Dec 13, 2013 | 10:42 AM

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How hot was it getting?

Dec 13, 2013 | 04:23 PM

brandon.edwards

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I bought her used, and i am not sure what my truck was stickered for. I know it has a dual alternator set up, Im not sure if that is part of the plow prep. It was reaching temps around 220F and watching the stock gauge, it kept getting closer and closer to the "H" so i stopped. I did not hear the fan engage either when it started getting hotter.