2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Electric Fan Question?

[MStearns]

In my experience, I picked up exactly 1 mpg with the Horton fan clutch. Even when towing in hot weather. Although yes it engages at 100%, it never stays engaged for more than a minute or two and then it is 100% off. A viscous fan clutch, in hot weather, will be engaged to some extend regardless of weather your truck requires any cooling or not. The Horton on the other hand, only engages when your truck needs cooling, whether it is 10 degrees out or 110 degrees. So it translates into better mileage in all conditions.



Given that it engages at 100%, when you do need air flow, it is also more effecient than a stock type clutch which only engages to approximately 80% at most. As I said, my fan never runs for more than a minute or two at a time.



They are very spendy however. I've got over 200K on my fan with not a single hiccup and it has certainly paid for itself at this point.

 

[JohnBoy5]

Does anyone know where i can buy a horton fan clutch for my truck?

 

[CDenton]

So what I am getting out of all of this is that the electric fan is not good for towing, and we do a lot of towing. I have always had a heating problem with my pickup (it is straight stock). I have replaced a radiator, belts, hoses, multiple thermostats, etc. It still wants to run hot, of course I know I mostly run in the desert but from what I am taking the electric fan is not the way to go. What is the easiest way to fix it where that fan is locked on full time to by-pass that fan clutch? I am not really worried about the fuel mileage, more worried about keeping it cool.

 

[GAmes]

I have replaced a radiator, belts, hoses, multiple thermostats, etc.

Does etc include an OEM fan clutch. I was having heating problems towing across the desert and replaced the radiator, thermostat, hoses and finally ditched the aftermarket, warranty for life clutch and paid the few extra $$$ for a new OEM one. Problem solved.

 

[Hammer]

The Horton Fan assembly was discontinued along time ago due to lack of sales. Some of the parts are still available but you will not find any of the electric clutch hubs at all. I have one here in my garage which was given to me years ago by a local ex-TDR member who removed it from his truck when he could not get the parts to keep it working.



CDenton...

That I know of there is no way to lock the factory fan up all the time. The only way would be to rigid mount the fan and eliminate the fan clutch all together. others have asked and I will repeat their question... have you tried a new fan clutch hub assembly?.

 

[JohnBoy5]

well dang. i like the idea of the electric clutch...

 

[CDenton]

I put a new one on over the weekend hope it wroks. Thanks

 

[fest3er]

The Horton Fan assembly was discontinued along time ago due to lack of sales. Some of the parts are still available but you will not find any of the electric clutch hubs at all. I have one here in my garage which was given to me years ago by a local ex-TDR member who removed it from his truck when he could not get the parts to keep it working.

I wonder how hard it would be to adapt an A/C compressor clutch to a fan... .

 

[WDixon27]

actually there is one way and its ugly, drill a hole through the clutch and install a bolt/nut, its a bad thing on a car as it spins up the blades to speeds they were never designed for, the cummins has a low enough rpm range the blades may not blow up like usually happens on a gasser but i wouldn't suggest as at best when one grenades you get a few dents in the hood, worst it eats everything with in range

That I know of there is no way to lock the factory fan up all the time. The only way would be to rigid mount the fan and eliminate the fan clutch all together. others have asked and I will repeat their question... have you tried a new fan clutch hub assembly?.

 

[Gumby79]

I know this is old
Any one try the 3gen variable % lock up?
Adjusting the bi metal spring to change engagement temp?