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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Arrow fan clutch

I have noticed lately when my truck is running the cooling fan kicks in and out about every 20 seconds. is this normal are should i replace the fan clutch? my truck is a 97 f150 4.6 140,000 miles...thanks
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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I bet this coincides with when the A/C compressor engages while the heat is on. It is normal, however. It is a viscous coupling and is supposed to work that way. Turn off the heat and see what happens.
 
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