Cooling fan ?
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Cooling fan ?
I have a 97 F250 (just got it 2 months ago) has 100k on it. Seems the fan clutch takes for ever to release. I was told to Pull in 3rd gear since I have 3:55 gears. But the tack is reading 2500 rpms at 65 mph and sounds like fan is going to explode,It finally releases after a couple minutes. Is this normal?
Please help me out...200 bucks is alot to replace it..want to make sure first.
Tim
Please help me out...200 bucks is alot to replace it..want to make sure first.
Tim
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
Originally Posted by TEK_97
I have a 97 F250 (just got it 2 months ago) has 100k on it. Seems the fan clutch takes for ever to release. I was told to Pull in 3rd gear since I have 3:55 gears. But the tack is reading 2500 rpms at 65 mph and sounds like fan is going to explode,It finally releases after a couple minutes. Is this normal?
Please help me out...200 bucks is alot to replace it..want to make sure first.
Tim
Please help me out...200 bucks is alot to replace it..want to make sure first.
Tim
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From: Pasco, WA
If you're pulling less than 8k or so, use OD on the flats, downshift for the hills. You'll find that the trans will run cooler & you'll burn less fuel. As per Kwik, the noise is normal & the fan is in good shape.
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
Originally Posted by TEK_97
Thanks for reply.
it does cycle on and off...
And I know what you mean on the hills, howl up them ,and Clank down them.
Thanks again!
it does cycle on and off...
And I know what you mean on the hills, howl up them ,and Clank down them.
Thanks again!
