btfarm
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Getting set to clean the stack next week install all new hoses and I suppose it's about time to put in a new fan clutch. Is the Hayden 2886 still the best choice?
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Fan clutch
- Thread starter btfarm
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- #2
Hayden a few years ago changed the 2886 and started building it based on a regular pickup type clutch. It's been hit or miss since they changed the design. If you don't mind spending the coin, the Kennedy fan clutch has good reviews(it's what I'm running).
btfarm
America First!
I'll check it out. Thanks
Will L.
Well-Known Member
Either that or do the electric fan clutch like AK Diesel Driver did.
Be able to set the temp it comes on, and have a manual engagement over ride if you want.
Be able to set the temp it comes on, and have a manual engagement over ride if you want.
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- #5
The fan and clutch he used is for the 21" fan like was used on 01-05 trucks and vans. 06-10 trucks used I believe a 23" fan. There is no evc and fan combo to work for a 06-10 truck that I've seen.
Will L.
Well-Known Member
Oh, ok. Sorry about that.
btfarm
America First!
I'm not having an overheat problem and never have. I just need to clean the plugged stack because any time I stop for awhile at idle I lose AC. Just doing the clutch because it's been a good 150k+ since I replaced it.
btfarm
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Ordered the Kennedy unit.
btfarm
America First!
I think my issue of losing AC at idle might be because of this culprit.
ak diesel driver
6.5 driver
LOL Ya think
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- #11
That's not good. I'm surprised you didn't have problems with the engine warming up with it that bad.
BIGR
Lucky To Be Here
LBZ, one tough engine......
FellowTraveler
Well-Known Member
I made a tool using a 2' long hard brake line soldered to a air fitting at one end with the far end folded over and drilled one small hole for the air to escape I slide it down behind the radiator too blow out the debris then do the same with other coolers and condenser it works great.
I had wrote an article about sealing up the gaps between the radiator core and radiator which keeps the big debris at bay and increases the air flow through the radiator core too.
I had wrote an article about sealing up the gaps between the radiator core and radiator which keeps the big debris at bay and increases the air flow through the radiator core too.
btfarm
America First!
It was getting hotter than normal but besides the AC issue I was seeing trans temps tickling 190. With Transynd I wasn't real concerned about that but I knew it needs a clean out.
btfarm
America First!
Took a 50+ mile run this morning and coincidentally, had a train stop me with AC on for 8 or 10 minutes. Stayed nice and evenly cool. ECT steady at 205° and trans was an even 150° first time in quite a while.
btfarm
America First!
One noticable thing about the Kennedy fan clutch is it's version of cold running sound. The OEM units were notorious for the roaring sound they make for the first couple miles. Some used to refer to it as "morning sickness". This has quite the whine instead. No worries, just different. Couple hundred mile trip with my sweetie yesterday with full AC and at one point sat at idle in a construction zone for a good 5 minutes with nice even temps... A very good thing.
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- #17
Nice Mike!