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cooling fan removal
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24 May 2009 3:19by gkulland
we are having issues removing the cooling fan and clutch right now...we've removed the four bolts but that mug still doesnt want to come off...the manual has been no help right now...are we missing something???
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24 May 2009 3:54by Jon
What is that mug? the pully? Possibly old paint glued them in place.
Posted:
24 May 2009 4:02by gkulland
yeah the mug fan and clutch, i am just mad at it. We have been hammering away at it for a while to no avail. Gonna try a hammer and chisel...
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24 May 2009 4:07by gkulland
WOOHOO after some sledge work and a helpful friend, it is removed!
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24 May 2009 4:10by Jon
I'd go easy with them as they are rotating parts and can come apart at RPM's. What joints are you working with exactly.
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24 May 2009 5:49by gkulland
Oh no worries, Its all getting replaced after the rebuild. It was just on there something tight
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24 May 2009 15:25by Eddie
Next time try soaking/spraying the parts in penetrating oil or Wintergreen Oil available at any pharmacy.
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26 May 2009 18:06by Moparman1972
PB Blaster!
I live by that stuff.
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26 May 2009 21:13by gkulland
I also live by PB Blaster but it had NO effect on the removal. My friend Musta used about 1/4 can.
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26 May 2009 22:00by Moparman1972
That was one stuck fan assy.