mudgudgeon
Resident galah
Or blue balls?
Blue fan clutch mod...Thread has gone to hell, read at your own risk
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Or blue balls?
drove back from the North coast in 100 degree weather with some pretty substantial climbs on highway 101
Coolant temp never got above 203
The real test will be next time I drive up highway 80 to Donner Pass.
But my nuts don't seem to have change drastically in size.
Coolant temp never got above 203
The real test will be next time I drive up highway 80 to Donner Pass.
But my nuts don't seem to have change drastically in size.
Im in Australia and about to order the blue fan clutch from these guys ....
80 Series 1FZ-FE Modified OEM Toyota Blue Fan Clutch
Im assuming it comes pre oiled and preset ... ready to fit .... is this correct?
Thanx lads
80 Series 1FZ-FE Modified OEM Toyota Blue Fan Clutch
Im assuming it comes pre oiled and preset ... ready to fit .... is this correct?
Thanx lads
NLXTACY
Wits' End
That is correct
Joey, somehow I missed that Wit's End had this modified by Landtank clutch...I just ordered one. I've had a new blue clutch for several years now, after my OEM black hub seized up. At that time, the choices were to:
1.) run it as it came; or
2.) Pop it open and adjust temp; or
3.) Pop it open and replace OEM oil with heavier oil: or
4.) Pop it open, adjust the temp and replace with heavier oil
I chose option 3, mainly because at the time I sensed a lot of confusion and disagreement as to proper method to adjust the temp. IIRC, Tools R Us & Landtank had 2 different ideas as to how this should be done. And I had little confidence that I could adjust temp correctly. Being that I have a '94 (OBD 1), scan guage is not available to run continuously. I have done the RT mod to my temp gauge, so it would give more accurate idea of engine temp.
But, I just have not been satisfied since with blue clutch and temp gauge mod - it seems to be running hotter than it should, especially with any load or incline. And on a recent run in hot weather, running the AC made it worse. So rather than trying to adjust my existing clutch, I'll try a clutch, modified by Landtank, who has the experience to do it correctly. I'm hoping for improvement and will give feedback. I can always keep my existing as a spare.
RFB
97 FZJ80 LIFTED SC DUAL BATTERIES,37s
I am impressed with the temp change with mine got it same place and running it 4 months
will the blue fan clutch for the 1FZ-FE fit the diesel 1HD-FT ?
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No but we have a modified orange one that will
thanks for the reply Rick, Ill get back to you if I cant fix mine, what's the difference between the blue and orange?
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- #871
The orange is slightly taller and the centering pin on the water pump is smaller.
The design of the clutch itself seems identical
The design of the clutch itself seems identical
ok thanks, I'll try resetting my blue one first
Reset the clutch and filled it with 1500 silicone oil today, this thread was a big help, thanks Rick
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hopefully a typo, it should be filled with 15,000
yep, typo 15000
will your modified blue clutch fit the 3fe?
NLXTACY
Wits' End
3FE is a completely different clutch.
so does the 3fe typically even need a modified clutch to reduce cooling temps or it is generally safe enough without any modifications to the fan clutch?
NLXTACY
Wits' End
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The 3FE makes 155hp while the 1FZ-FE makes 212. More HP more heat.
