Fan clutch part

[firefighter_2000]

Is this bushing available? I’m only able to find everything as an entire assembly. It’s on the end of the plastic arm that is zip tied to the bracket above the fan clutch. Mine is toast.
Or... does anyone have a good solution for this?
2013 truck

 

[firefighter_2000]

This part circled.

 

[Tuesdak]

I assume the fan side support rod/tube has come apart (loose from the fan clutch) and shortly it's gonna eat the wires.

Before one thinks about redneck repair consider: 2013 plus 5 years, the normal life of a fan clutch, means anything past 2018 is pushing it past it's best if used by date. They loose 200 RPM per year and become slower to lock up when commanded stressing the AC system.

Expensive, but, just replace the fan clutch with a MOPAR dealer part (online wholesale) and use the above to justify the cost.

https://www.genosgarage.com/product/dodge-ram-mopar-52014729ac-fan-clutch/fan-clutch $289.95

 

[Ozymandias]

As said, you need a new unit.
And don't use aftermarket, they are well known as troublemaker.

 

[Tuesdak]

I am curious as to why it failed like that? Engine kickback on shutoff normal, but, stiff bearing or maybe loose fan hub bearing?

 

[firefighter_2000]

I am curious as to why it failed like that? Engine kickback on shutoff normal, but, stiff bearing or maybe loose fan hub bearing?

Looks like just some cheap foam bushing that disintegrated. Current clutch is still working for now.

 

[firefighter_2000]

Anyone done this conversion to a mechanical clutch? I wouldn’t mind spending a little extra for mechanical reliability.

https://puredieselpower.com/dodge-p...l-6.7l-cummins-fan-hub-adapter-bilfanhub.html

 

[Ozymandias]

No way I'd go back to a mechanical fan clutch.
It engages to late, leave the aircon out, roars like hell...
The OEM clutch is absolutely reliable, as good as a mechanical one that needs to be exchanged too after a couple years. Mine lasted 16 years and 200K miles. Fair enough.

 

[Tuesdak]

Anyone done this conversion to a mechanical clutch? I wouldn’t mind spending a little extra for mechanical reliability.

https://puredieselpower.com/dodge-p...l-6.7l-cummins-fan-hub-adapter-bilfanhub.html

"Obsolete" spring thermal fan clutches take forever to respond to temperature changes. You hit a long grade and ECT starts to rise, thermostat has to open, radiator warms up, (EV fan would be on here) then the hot air hits the thermal spring on the fan clutch, it moves, delay as fluid moves and finally the damn fan kicks in all while ECT is running away uncontrolled. Way too many grades watching ECT spike on GM.

AC is even worse. Cold radiator and engine can soak up that hot air heat off the condenser before it hits the thermal spring giving the AC only the 10-20 disengaged fan %. I been told it takes 30 min to get full AC output on these old spring-thermal systems mainly waiting for things to warm up and kick the fan in. The EV fan can be roaring putting out ice cold air in ONE block after startup on a cold engine.

And again mechanical clutches live 5 years with NO RPM compensation as they loose 200 RPM per year... down 1000 RPM at end of life. The EV clutch simply gets more "on" time from the ECM to bring it's RPM on a old clutch up. Most times you don't need 100% and don't miss the 1000 RPM loss.

 

[firefighter_2000]

Thanks for the info guys. Most helpful as always!

 

[Topzide]

Another thing to put on the radar when doing maintenance! This forum has saved my bacon with the input and questions presented! Good to know that you can ask a question and if possible post pics, someone has encountered this before and can share their experience on how to fix! Sometimes the fix does evolve time and $, but you'll know your truck better and you'll save some coin to then spend on the truck! It's a viscous cycle we get caught in with our trucks!!! Enjoy these truck!

 

[AnonEd]

It's a viscous cycle we get caught in with our trucks!!! Enjoy these truck!

I think Topzide gets the nod for best April Fool's pun, even if it was April 2!

 

[Topzide]

I think Topzide gets the nod for best April Fool's pun, even if it was April 2!

Thanks @AnonEd. We hate to have to fix issues, but we love our trucks! I catch heck at home for toying with the truck!! DW doesn't quite understand that you have to maintain to keep it running without problems(some can't be prevented though). I've told her that since I don't smoke or drink, I'm allowed to spend $ on my truck!! She sure doesn't complain when we go anywhere in it!