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Old 02-16-2011, 09:57 PM   #3 (permalink)
zonker
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the rotating mass of the clutch system and the drag present even when the clutch is disengaged would probably negate any savings one would make from converting an electric fan to an electro-mechanical one as you suggest, since the electric fan operates during a smaller percentage of the operating time.

best bet is to improve air flow over the radiator to the point of not needing to use the fan.
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