E150 RUNS HOT 300-6

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septicman@peoplepc.com - 02 Aug 2006 16:32 GMT

When pulling a trailer, the termp gauge reads right between the normal
line and the "H." Otherwise, it reads somewhere near the middle of the
normal range. The clutch fan seems to be working fine. Thanks.

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Backyard Mechanic - 02 Aug 2006 17:40 GMT

> When pulling a trailer, the termp gauge reads right between the normal
> line and the "H." Otherwise, it reads somewhere near the middle of the
> normal range. The clutch fan seems to be working fine. Thanks.

Flush Coolant, Add Redline Water Wetter and a bigger trans cooler.

RECHECK FAn Clutch ... should turn very stiff by hand right after shutoff.

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Yeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price
you pay..DEAL with it!

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septicman@peoplepc.com - 03 Aug 2006 14:42 GMT

Thanks. I see my 95 Town Car has an electric fan in front of the
clutch fan. Is there a way to add this to the E150 and a 94 Crown
Vic? Also, should the clutch fan be stiff when hot?
Can they be bad even if no clutch fluid leak is detected?

> > When pulling a trailer, the termp gauge reads right between the normal
> > line and the "H." Otherwise, it reads somewhere near the middle of the
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> Yeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price
> you pay..DEAL with it!

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Tom Adkins - 04 Aug 2006 00:37 GMT

> Thanks. I see my 95 Town Car has an electric fan in front of the
> clutch fan. Is there a way to add this to the E150 and a 94 Crown
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>>Yeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price
>>you pay..DEAL with it!

They can be added if you know how to wire them and can fabricate mounts. Remember,
the TC fan is a "pusher" fan. Fans on most other cars are mounted behind the radiator
and are "pullers". You cannot take a "puller" and mount it in front of the radiator.

Fan clutches get weak over time. If it is over 5-6 years pld, replace it with an OEM
part or an AC Delco aftermarket part. Other aftermarket fan clutches (Four Seasons,
Airco, etc.) are usually little better than the worn out original.

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fireater - 05 Sep 2006 05:51 GMT

>> When pulling a trailer, the termp gauge reads right between the normal
>> line and the "H." Otherwise, it reads somewhere near the middle of the
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>
> RECHECK FAn Clutch ... should turn very stiff by hand right after shutoff.

how old is this thing? prolly rad is on the "verge" i would get a new rad

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