Fan Clutch Noise

[GLolas]

How loud is your fan clutch? Or... . How loud should it be? Today was the first day that I have had to turn the AC on in the truck and I noticed that the fan was very loud when the clutch engaged. Is this normal or am I developing a problem? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[dan.poitras]

The fans on these units are huge and have quite a pitch.

They compare to a big rig (noisewise) when they engage.

Not to worry, it's doing it's job.

 

[MMeier]

Definitely gets my attention when it comes in, do not believe I have to worry about keeping this one cool come summertime!!

 

[91W350]

I think I need 5" exhaust so the fan is not quite so noticeable, mine comes in with a roar too, sounds like it was built to work!

 

[CATCRACKER]

i love when my fan kicks on i wish i would kick on more. no need to worry this summer it will probably stay on. i like the roar sounds like a big rig.

 

[sellesd]

Recall Notice

I got a recall notice that states:



"... some 2003 model year Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks with the 5. 9L Cummins Turbo Diesel engine... "



"The engine cooling fan assembly on your Dodge Ram... may loosen and seperate from the pully. This may cause the engine to overheat"



Is your fan assembly tight?



Shannon

 

[Casey Balvert]

Tighter than a frog's butt. And that is waterproof.

 

[ddutil]

Originally posted by Casey Balvert

a frog's butt

Frog? Dan

 

[Dean Upson]

Butt . .



Dean

 

[91W350]

Mine looks like it has to draw air through about 6 inches of coolers, so it probably is a good thing that the fan draws hard! We may really appreciate that noisy fan this summer when we want cool air!

 

[Prairie Dog]

Should the fan come on any time you switch on the a/c? I've never heard mine

 

[ddutil]

You Southerners always complain 'bout the heat. Lucky all y'all. A/c is still free here (just open the windows). I don't think my fan ever clutched in once, for the last 6k miles or maybe I did not hear it. We'll see when summer kicks in (in 4 months, for a few hours :{ ). Dan

 

[Dean Upson]

I don't think my fan ever clutched in once

Dan,



I am glad you mentioned that! I got my truck on 11/22 and we have had a cold winter. I don't think I ever heard mine kick in either. I am going to be pulling my trailer down south in a few days and I am sure I will hear it then.



Dean