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Feb 10, 2008 | 02:53 PM

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What do you guys think of this? BWD is claiming 27 hp and 6% mpg increase...

http://www.shop.blackwidowdiesel.com/product.sc?categoryId=13&productId=171

Feb 10, 2008 | 03:07 PM

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i dont know..its 500 bucks ..and has a GVW of 18k ...

Feb 10, 2008 | 03:58 PM

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i dont know..its 500 bucks ..and has a GVW of 18k ...

Ron I found a clutch for $201, but you found a better deal, good deal.
I wouldn't run that electric setup without having a dual alternator setup to handle the extra load.
I don't recommend towing anything but a small trailer with the electrics. You are smart to stick with the belt driven fan, even completely ignoring the price.

Feb 10, 2008 | 04:06 PM

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so if we are back to the belt drive fan, is the cyclone fan clutch worth the 200? i dont understand the always off or always on thing. it seems that most of them time these trucks run with it off anyways. if it were hot enough to call for it, what is wrong with it being "on"? in what i had read, it seemed like a viable replacement with some additional benefits as well.

Feb 10, 2008 | 04:11 PM

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Ever heard a garbage truck on a hot summer day?
The radiator fan kicks in and out as needed to keep that hard working engine from boiling over.
When it kicks in the fan speed is 1 to 1 with the engine speed and it roars like an airplane propeller.
If they offered a viscous coupling like stock with a clutch that also completly disconnects the fan from the shaft, I would save up for it and buy it.

Feb 10, 2008 | 04:26 PM

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thanks for keeping an eye out Kwikk..id rep a but need to spread them out..i went by Napa today and spotted my buddy in there working..so i paid for it early..i get a better price when he is in there,,i get wix gold fuel filter's for 16 bucks when he is working..

EDIT take that back..i could and did rep you..

Feb 10, 2008 | 04:33 PM

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How do you rep someone?

Feb 10, 2008 | 04:37 PM

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click on the scale at the top right of someone's post

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Feb 10, 2008 | 04:40 PM

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this is in the top right of every post..
click....^ like Jason said to give reps
if you want to know how many reps you got and who reped you...click on user CP at the top in the blue bar and scrole down..
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Feb 10, 2008 | 04:41 PM

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Thanks guys, been on here for a little while now and the was the only thing I couldnt figure out how to do lol

Feb 10, 2008 | 04:45 PM

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ron's power stroke

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i just edited my post before you posted

Feb 10, 2008 | 06:10 PM

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found electric fan clutch http://www.hortonww.com/catalog/fan_...ne_id=7&sModel=

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Feb 10, 2008 | 07:02 PM

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I found this one ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2837T...QQcmdZViewItem
it is made by airtex, I haven't heard or know much about airtex products, anyone have any thoughts?

Feb 10, 2008 | 08:42 PM

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When mine went, i was told buy a few people that the motorcraft clutch has a lifespan of about 100K, i think i paid a little more than you did ron, got mine from directfordparts.com. I was also told to go motorcraft unless you can get a 100k warranty because these things are truly a "WEAR" item.
Glad your back coolin