Michael Fowler
Registered User
I haven't driven my diesel more than 5000 miles in the last several years, and nothig has broken, so I kind of drifted away.
I had to loan the truck to my son for use as a work truck 2 months ago. He is not a diesel guy, nor mechanically inclined. His use led me to iron out some kinks.
I also had to replace the injection pump (again).
Two questions...
Is there a way to test the fan clutch other than covering the radiator and waiting to see if it comes on? Is there a particular brand of fan clutch that is better than some others? I seem to have bad luck with them. I do not hear my present fan engage...ever.
Does anyone here test/ rebuild injectors? I know Mel has the tester, but I do not have the expertise to know what I am looking at. I have 4 extra injectors, plus the 8 on the truck.
Other than running a little hot, the truck ran fine pulling my 25' fifth wheel to Gettysburg and back this past weekend. ( I have rigged a pressure sprayer to deliver a stream of water onto the radiator to improve cooling somewhat....but a working fan clutch would be better)
I had to loan the truck to my son for use as a work truck 2 months ago. He is not a diesel guy, nor mechanically inclined. His use led me to iron out some kinks.
I also had to replace the injection pump (again).
Two questions...
Is there a way to test the fan clutch other than covering the radiator and waiting to see if it comes on? Is there a particular brand of fan clutch that is better than some others? I seem to have bad luck with them. I do not hear my present fan engage...ever.
Does anyone here test/ rebuild injectors? I know Mel has the tester, but I do not have the expertise to know what I am looking at. I have 4 extra injectors, plus the 8 on the truck.
Other than running a little hot, the truck ran fine pulling my 25' fifth wheel to Gettysburg and back this past weekend. ( I have rigged a pressure sprayer to deliver a stream of water onto the radiator to improve cooling somewhat....but a working fan clutch would be better)