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Old Mar 3, 2016 | 05:14 PM
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Fan clutch replacement....
Getting ready to order a new fan clutch for my 04, watched diesel tech Ron's video on changing it out, looks fairly straight forward. Any suggestions on which brand to get, go with OEM$$$ or something more economical...

Just was checking with you all (those that have done this before) if there is anything to pay particular attention too? Any potential problems etc...

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Old Mar 3, 2016 | 05:35 PM
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I think Ron's video is is the easiest way of getting th job done. Be careful not to break the plastic piece where the fan clutch connector sits. If it does break be sure to fab up something solid, it would suck if the fan took out the wiring harness to the new clutch.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2016 | 06:05 PM
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I think when i need a new clutch,I may try bpd's 7.3 mod.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2016 | 10:20 PM
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That 7.3 mods the way to go,i did and will never look back,ac is way cooler,waters cooler on loaded hard pulls, not as loud as before when fully locked in, if you need colder ac in the summer thats the way to go.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2016 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by wedge542
That 7.3 mods the way to go,i did and will never look back,ac is way cooler,waters cooler on loaded hard pulls, not as loud as before when fully locked in, if you need colder ac in the summer thats the way to go.
What ECT's are you seeing on average?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2016 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by KIDkiser
I think when i need a new clutch,I may try bpd's 7.3 mod.


What is the BPD 7.3 Mod?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2016 | 01:17 PM
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What is the BPD 7.3 Mod?
It does away with the electronic controlled fan.you can get it through bullet proof diesel.
 
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What ECT's are you seeing on average?
my trailer loaded max before was 230-235 ect, with mod done 216 ect max
 
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Originally Posted by KIDkiser
It does away with the electronic controlled fan.you can get it through bullet proof diesel.
It's pretty slick if you want a mechanical fan:
Bullet Proof Diesel Fan Clutch Adapter, 6.0L to 7.3L Ford Diesel
 
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I am very curious about this mod though,and would like to find out more from people who have done it.
 
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Originally Posted by KIDkiser
I am very curious about this mod though,and would like to find out more from people who have done it.
Me Too
 
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Sounds interesting. But how do you get rid of the electronic fan part? Just unplug it and replace with the 7.3 clutch assembly?
 
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Sounds interesting. But how do you get rid of the electronic fan part? Just unplug it and replace with the 7.3 clutch assembly?
That's how I understand it.
 
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My question is "what about the code it's going to throw" or do ya got to get it "tuned out"?
 
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