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TML
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4/30/2002
15:17:28
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Can anyone tell me what to do about getting the factory clutch fan off? I have a 2000 5.9L. I have tried everything to get the big 1-7/16" nut off, and can't get it. The pulley on the water pump just keeps turning. Does anyone have any suggestions? Is this nut standard or reverse threads? I understood that it was standard threads, but I can't get it loose. When facing the windshield, I am turning the wrench to the left: is this correct?
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Will
Dodge Dakota
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4/30/2002
15:30:37
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Well TML,
I took it off my 2000 3.9 and it was easy.
I took the shroud off( two nuts and a plastic clip)
then put a wrench on the nut and bumped it to the
left while holding the fan or belt( one of those) don't remember.:)
It came off real easy. Good luck
Will
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Brian Gaarder
Dodge Dakota
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4/30/2002
16:16:36
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You could go to AutoZone and rest the FORD :( fan clutch removal tool .... it will fit the bid nut on the back on the fan clutch. Then all you have to do is wedge the waterpump pully from moving
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Geoff
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4/30/2002
16:43:59
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I bent a cheap scwerdriver put it through one of the holes in the pulley to stop it from turning and put a pipe wrench on the nut and viola
Geoff
2000 3.9L RC Sport. Flame Red. 5-speed, 3.55, Airaid, Vortex Muffler, F&B 48mm TB, 180 T-Stat, Autolite 3923s, IAT Adjuster, Clear Corners, SS Grill Insert, JBA Plug Wires, Underdrive Crank Pulley. Hurst Shifter, Removed Clutch Fan, Sony CDX-MP450X MP3, Infinity Reference Speakers
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TML
Dodge Dakota
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4/30/2002
21:08:47
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Thanks guys!!! I got it off!
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Todd W
GenIII
4/30/2002
22:04:13
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Oh, good idea... going to have to do that Saturday/Sunday...
WOOT!
Whatever -that- means... it's scary, my Mother uses that word. Fear.
'00 RC Sport, Forest Green, 3.9L, 5-speed 3.55, Airaid Intake with relocated IAT, Autolite 3923s, Ported Throttle Body, Borg & Warner Cap/Rotor, Accel Coil, JBA 9mm Wires
'Do not trifle with me--I am a master of Chop-Off-Obnoxious-People's-Heads-Do!'
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juniork
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4/30/2002
22:29:18
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can you run the factory thermostat on a 4.7L with just the electric fan?
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Bob W
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4/30/2002
22:58:35
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I'm afraid to take it off what will happen this summer.
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Todd W
GenIII
5/01/2002
01:21:03
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Well, Bob, thats what aftermarket electric fans are for! :0)
'00 RC Sport, Forest Green, 3.9L, 5-speed 3.55, Airaid Intake with relocated IAT, Autolite 3923s, Ported Throttle Body, Borg & Warner Cap/Rotor, Accel Coil, JBA 9mm Wires
'Do not trifle with me--I am a master of Chop-Off-Obnoxious-People's-Heads-Do!'
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Todd Bouton
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2002
08:20:52
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Mine's been off for awhile now, got the 4.7, use the factory elec fan, live in HOuston/Galveston TX.
If it get's too hot (the motor) for you, take the 2 secs and put it back on, don't need any wrench for that, the rotation of the motor keeps it tight.
I didn't remove any shroud to take mine off, slipped right out. I did spray the nut first with some lube, and tapped the pipewrench with a hammer, came right off.
So far idling for as much as a 1/2 hour in one place, the needle didn't get to 50% of the gauge. My son was sleeping in his car seat and we didn't want to move him, so left the A/C on for that time idling only, with the truck hanging 1/2 way out of our garage with the garage door open. I really kept an eye on the gauge, never hit 50%, this was a pretty good test!
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OffRoadRuss
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2002
10:22:27
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To address the original Q...
I did this to lock the pulley...
I measured the length from the bolt that sticks out from the engine block to one of the holes on the pulley..
Don't know the name of the bolt, but I took one of the "O" hook bolts found at ANY hardware store and bent the straight end at a 90 degree angle, so it went from this:
O---- to this: O--'
Then I slid the "O" end over the bolt sticking out of the engine --and-- the bent angle slipped into the hole in the pulley. ... this locked the pulley in place and allowed me spin the bolt off...
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Nitro Junkie
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2002
11:07:18
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I have the same as TML 2000 5.9. You guys are just takin the fan off and getting 5-7 hp gains ! I only drive mine about 10 miles on the weekend's if that. You guys think I should pull that sucker off ??? Mostly driving to cruise nights, etc...
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alex
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2002
11:36:04
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Oh my god NO!!! Do NOT take it off if you only drive your truck 10 miles every weekend. That means that you'll be driving 5200 miles a year with NO CLUTCH FAN!!! Holy Crap! Do NOT! Do NOT! Do NOT!!!
Well, actually, you'll probably be okay, but look at your temp guage every once & again while your idling at the Sonic parking lot.
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Dr0p0ff
GenIII
5/01/2002
12:23:01
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LOL... jeez.. you probly got the guy all worried man. that's not nice :o)
Keep On Truckin!
Sgt G
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Nitro Junkie
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2002
12:25:12
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Do I sense a little sarcasm ! :)
What is left after you remove the fan ? just the stud that it mounts to ?
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alex
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2002
13:06:39
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The water pump pulley is pressed onto the shaft at the factory, so it;'s pretty much the pulley with a big 3/4" threaded bolt sticking out. That and about 10" of room between the motor and the electric fan that's mounted to the radiator.
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Max
Dodge Dakota
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7/19/2002
22:17:15
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Now that I got the fan off the water pump with all your help. What is the install procedure as far as torque and does some of the removal tricks damage the new water pump during install?
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dusty neil
Dodge Dakota
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4/22/2010
22:25:16
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I am having the same problem with a 1989 ford ranger stickshift. any help??????
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Mark
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5/13/2010
22:21:28
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I have done this a few times. Its a pain in the butt. I think I jammed a screw in there to stop one side from turning while I cranked on the nut. I took a picture of the setup the last time I did it but I cannot find the picture.
-Mark Hryckiewicz
1993 Sport RC SB 5.2L Auto
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