How Does a Thermal Clutch Work
As Your Engine Heats Up, the Thermal Spring on the Front of the Clutch Expands, Which Opens a Valve Allowing the Silicon Fluid to Drive Your Clutch at an...
As your engine heats up, the thermal spring on the front of the clutch expands, which opens a valve allowing the silicon fluid to drive your clutch at an increased RPM. This provides more air flow through your radiator, preventing your car from overheating.
How does thermal fan clutch work?
The thermal fan clutch operates in response to underhood temperatures. As hot air blows across the radiator, it heats a thermal spring mounted at the front of the clutch. As the spring is heated, it turns and allows valve ports to open within the clutch.
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How do you test a thermal fan clutch?
- With the engine off, spin the fan by hand. …
- Wobble the fan. …
- If the fan has heavy resistance or is frozen and will not turn, it is also bad.
- Visually look for signs of silicone radiating from the center of the clutch, indicating a failure.
- Start the engine and observe the fan speed.
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