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Old 11-27-2017, 04:54 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
How are clutched fans supposed to work anyhow? It's not connected to the coolant, so how does the thermostat on the clutch "know" when to turn on?
The electromagnetic clutch may not be connected to the coolant lines, but the thermostatic control must do so.


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Originally Posted by Gasoline Fumes View Post
Electric fan conversion!
Electric fans not just are more efficient, and more recently becoming cheaper, but they also tend to require fewer maintenance in the long run.


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Originally Posted by Jez77 View Post
I recently replaced my clutch fan with electric only to discover my van doesn't need a fan.
It's still better to have a fan while not needing it than not having and actually needing one.
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