kyleag89 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Does anyone make a fan clutch for the 4.0 that cools better than stock? When I have my plow mounted the truck overheats no matter what you do. I have the blade angled and almost hitting the ground AND the electric fan running all the time, and it still overheats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juan Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I use to have a similar problem with my plow fully raised, I lower it a bit to get air thru the radiator and all is good. Is your coolong system in good shape? How old is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleag89 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Cooling system is in good shape I very recently went threw it all. My plow is pushing air around and above the truck and nowhere near the radiator. I drove for 8 mins with the plow almost on the ground angled and the radiator was in clear view. Hit 260 in less than 10mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleag89 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have an extra electric fan. Would it be better to remove the mech. fan and replace it with an electric one? That would mean one elec running all the time and one switched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquaro Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have an extra electric fan. Would it be better to remove the mech. fan and replace it with an electric one? That would mean one elec running all the time and one switched. :idea: You might try a "pusher" elec. fan , controlled by an adjustable thermo-couple . I use this system ( Flex-O-Lite ) in conjunction with the stock clutch fan and it works very well . :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 The ZJ HD fan clutch (97-98)NOT the ZJ MAX COOL. NAPA 272310 ZJ HD fan clutch, listed for 97-98 years, $44, fits like a glove and moves ALOT more air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleag89 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Will the fan blades bolt onto the GC clutch, or does the new one come with the blades? Can I just go to the JY and pull a fan clutch? There is only 1 Napa near me and they are very small, prolly take a week to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Yes, it bolts right on. No, the blades don't come with it. Yes, you could to the junkyard, but in this case I'd be going new ~$44.00 Yes, might take a week...you asked if there were any upgrades, the ZJ fan is the easiest and best upgrade to the fan system...and no, 2 electric XJ fans won't pull enough air. Make you sure use the PART NUMBER. don't go in and ask for a ZJ fan clutch, they'll try to sell you the MAX COOL fan (the one that won't fit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleag89 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Ok thanks.. We won't be getting anymore snow in the next few days anyway. The MJ did an excellent job plowing tonight and the temp was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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