Fan clutch Q

[schnell944]

So, the strip doesn't look to be deformed and still seems to function properly. It clutches up the first few seconds when I start the car cold then slows down and speeds up a little. The fan goes faster when I raise the engine speed a bit. It doesnt clutch up when I leave the car sitting for a bit though, but the engine temp stays right in the middle. This is probably because it isnt too hot outside now. It isnt very easy to stop with the newspaper test. Does this sound like things are still right? I may snag a fan cluth from the salvage yard for comparison tomorrow. I've never really paid much attention to its function before and am now a little paranoid.

[Bill R.]

If its too cool outside then the radiator never will heat the air up enough passing over the fan clutch to tell whether its engaging at the right time or not. Here's the specs

So, the strip doesn't look to be deformed and still seems to function properly. It clutches up the first few seconds when I start the car cold then slows down and speeds up a little. The fan goes faster when I raise the engine speed a bit. It doesnt clutch up when I leave the car sitting for a bit though, but the engine temp stays right in the middle. This is probably because it isnt too hot outside now. It isnt very easy to stop with the newspaper test. Does this sound like things are still right? I may snag a fan cluth from the salvage yard for comparison tomorrow. I've never really paid much attention to its function before and am now a little paranoid.