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2000dakota
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8/28/2007
19:01:16
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does removing the assembly help with horse power & gas mileage. and is the stock eletric fan enough to keep the motor cool.
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jjj
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8/28/2007
19:34:45
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Yes on all accounts. Depending on your location in the country it might run a little warmer in the summer.
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DSW
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8/28/2007
20:09:10
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Not yes on all accounts...
If you live in a hot climate I wouldn't remove the mechanical fan. I've had the mechanical fan kick in while driving on the freeway in 120+ degree temps. I also noticed the engine get hot when the fan clutch went bad and driving in the same conditions, had to slow down and turn off the AC to keep the engine from overheating.
If you tow heavy loads with the truck, don't remove the fan clutch either. I wouldn't attempt to tow my 3500# boat without the mechanical fan as I have had the fan clutch engage while towing up grades in normal temps, 70-80 degrees.
Low speed, heavy load situations (offroading) could also be too much for the electric fan to handle.
If you don't operate under these conditions it's worth a try for improved performance and mileage.
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daddio
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8/28/2007
20:43:57
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i removed my fan clutch on my '00 about 3 yrs ago. never overheats even idling in traffic. but as DSW stated, if you drive under any of those conditions you may overheat.
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jjj
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8/28/2007
23:16:19
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01 5.9 and towing a 4500+ boat/trailer to the FL Keys have never had it run hot. Fan has been off since day one. The mech. fan doesn't engage until it is fairly hot - I checked at one time but can't remember the temp. well over 220 if I am not mistaken.
Note though - your cooling system better be in really good shape if you live in a very hot area or tow heavy loads.
Adding another electric wouldn't hurt though if you are worried about it.
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jjj
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8/29/2007
07:52:49
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I will say I have never been in 120 temps though.
You could always try it and just keep the stock fan inside the truck, takes 2 sec. to reinstall.
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TexasTodd
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8/29/2007
14:35:30
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My 4.7 has had my belt driven off for over 4 years, no clutch, no fan, more HP/tq
I do have the 180 degree T-stat, and I tow a sailboat some, and it Never overheats.
so, yes, and yes
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2000dakota
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8/29/2007
16:01:44
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how bout a flex fan i put one on a cj5 i had and it work great. i live in pa and it gets humid here.
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Kowalski
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8/29/2007
16:29:56
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I could see replacing a regular fan with a clutch fan or maybe a flex fan; but I wouldn't spend $$$ to replace a good clutch fan with a flex.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way
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jjj
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8/29/2007
19:09:45
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I live in PA too, never had a problem.
Only time mine ever ran warm (not even close to overheating -2/3 guage) was sitting in South Beach Miami on a 90 deg 90+ humidity day - stuck in traffic with the air on.
Shut the air off and it cooled right down - mind you for some reason just that one day.
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2000dakota
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8/29/2007
19:42:07
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do i need to hook up a toggle switch on the eletric fan.
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daddio
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8/29/2007
20:01:50
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no need for that switch. the factory elec fan comes on for 2 reasons:
1) demand for a/c and engine temp above 130 F
2) engine temp of 210 F. (which is the middle of the gage.)
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GT
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8/29/2007
21:37:40
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I have a 2001 3.9L 4X4 Dak. What do you have to do to take off the clutch fan on this motor? Thanks!!
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jjj
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8/30/2007
18:18:16
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It just unspins off of the water pump - well not quite easily but that is it.
Did the 3.9 come with both fans?
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