10-13-2019, 08:17 AM
(10-09-2019, 07:38 AM)jwunsch Wrote: Update:
If I drive about constant 50-55mph (80-90kmh) and try to up cabin temp, engine temp gauge starts falling. Ie cooling is too much (or the new STAT is b$).
Anyhow... I checked some local prices for my fan clutch/fan options.
- New fan clutch is around 50-60€ + 5-15€ for postage
- New electric fan 35-40cm ( 13.7-15.7" ) fan is around 25-40€ (CFM is about same).
* Need to make some DIY patent to fit it, but thats ok.
I might do some off-road driving, but I do not plan to cross any rivers or waterways, nor go to any really hard places as I have no winch, only 15" AT tyres etc.. So would electric FAN be ok instead of replacing the fan clutch?
As thermostat controlled FAN would also prevent over cooling, but it would be cheaper alternative to some general clutch.. that is supposed to be as the original suzuki, but there is no way to know if it actually is. At least I feel that finding out good thermostat threshold for the electric fan would be safer bet than "some unknown" fan clutch.
that 91 thermostat lip is 1mm not for 4mm so the gasket works only and will not float the stat and will just work at 180f , if stamped, 180f on lip rim.
the engine coolant must not drop it temp with blower in cab on, or the stat is bad (no way) and or the fan is locked up.
the fan must not be engaged , on cold days, (unless parked for 1hour idling) the fan can over cool the RAD that is for sure.
if no stop lights where you live remove the clutch fan, run no fan at all.
see if car runs ok that way, (carefully) if yes, rig up an electric fan.
here is all I know on the clutch
https://fixkick.com/overheating.html#clutch
even suz words for testing the bugger.
cheers to you and good luck with kick car.
http://www.fixkick.com