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First time replacing a can clutch and decided to take a quick break to learn how the air cartridge gets installed. Im glad to see you do this in the video because i didnt anticipate there being a retaining clip. Thanks for making my job even easier
Then, firmly clasp your hands together and pray for a miracle. By the time this needs to be serviced, it's been on the truck for 10 or 20 years, not brand new like the one this guy is working on. I am more determined (stubborn?) than most, so I actually succeeded in getting the outer plate off. At that point, it was more about not being defeated by it. I knew the little T27 bolts were gonna strip, and all but 1 did. What a terrible way to waste an entire afternoon.
Hello there I watched your clip on RU-vid and I wish I know where you guys get this Horton bushings I'm looking for it too I have 2020 P389 can you help me somehow Thank you
Hey there, love you love the show. Hope to get an invite to your next employee company picnic. The pictures were a little poor quality but love the energy.
This was a fun video... great energy and chemistry. Keep it up, ladies! My cousin Joe Brouette hauls a big rig and swears by your fans and clutches. (He's due to update his warranty, so expect a call soon!)
The minimum repair would be to install a 994346 seal kit. If the clutch pack itself is leaking, a super kit is required. Please verify the repair kit to the clutch part number.
I did this job yesterday evening. It took me about 1.5 hours to get old one out and new one in and about 30 minutes to figure out on how to mount new solenoid. I ended up drilling a hole and cutting the lower section of mounting plate so I can have two mounting points ( Top is slotted so your hole measurement does not have to be exact). I did take the upper piece of the fan shroud off though, it's a split shroud. It makes the job way easier. Don't forget to put cardboard to protect radiator just in case you drop a tool. If you drop the new fan clutch assembly might as well order a new radiator because the cardboard will not protect it, it's heavy. I'm a one man shop but have 20 years experience.
So basically instead of using a temperature sensing bi-metallic strip or spring to open the valve you've opted to use an electronic sensor to perform the same function? Variable speed is a given with any viscous fan clutch as it will function at different speeds depending on the silicone fluid creating the friction against the shear plates to engage or disengage the fan. 🙄 Except now, you've added a point of failure with the electronic component because previously the bi-metallic strip is pretty much fail-safe design.
All the benefits don't compare to the disadvantages of being broken down numerous times in our Motor Home, by a poorly designed cooling system. This has happened to us more than I'd like to think about. Even after replacing the Horton fan clutch, thermostat, and steaming out the radiator. Now my mechanics want to put in a new fan clutch? Another 2500.00 job. The last fan clutch they installed was about a year and a half ago. If these fan clutches only last 1 1/2 years whats the point?
I'd like to ask Cordell Dietz why I have to add a upgraded speed control pin # 994670 to get my motor home to cool correctly. I've so far spent $5000.00 dollars as recommended by my diesel mechanic to clean the radiator. Then when that didn't work replace Horton fan clutch. When that didn't work replace thermostat. When that didn't work, go to step one and start over. This is costing me thousands of dollars it seems I didn't have to spend in the first place. When I told my mechanics about the speed control, I had learned about on R.V. forum pages, they had never heard of this fix. So I am now going to order the speed control, pay the mechanics to install it and hope it works. Wish me luck.
I bought this kit a few years back and have the threaded pins. When I called Horton the guy said there’s no kit for threaded pins and the kit I have won’t fit. Sadly it’s been sitting in my shed
Having installed hundreds of bushings in semi's over the years I wonder about these because iv tried to use the Horton roller bushings and those failed in a month or two. I found the bearing contact was so minimal to the pin the rollers would embed in the pin and grind away. The factory threaded pin have more contact if u figure the length alone having about 40 percent contact on load side and if u took the total area of the sides of the pin and bushing the surface would be about double the length.
I’m having trouble disconnecting the air line. I’m extremely new to working on my truck it was a easy fix so I figured I would save myself a few thousand by doing the repair myself. But the air line is giving me all the difficulty. I got the fan removed so I could get to air line better but still having difficulty. What part are you using the wrench on to release the air? Please help.
do you have the part number for the pin driver tool you used at the press im tired using random sockets and old pins trying to push them out at my shop
Hi Mohsin. In our brand new Horton DM Advantage repair kits, yes! www.hortonww.com/fan-clutch-rebuild-kits.html The cage nut is also available for purchase if needed, P/N 995508
I installed this kit in my 96 KW T-600 many years ago , I had an inspection done and was told that the original pins were very worn , that is why I had bought this kit , mine did not go as easy as this video shows , mainly because I did not have that OTC press kit needless to say I got it done I took it for a ride I could not believe the big improvement in results , mind you I only done the shackle end of the spring but what a major improvement in the ride I brag all the time to my driver friends about this kit , and NO i do not work for Horton , Frank T
Hi Leonel! Good question. The temperature that the fan clutch engages varies from application to application. The truck's ECM manages the cooling requirements (charge air cooler, radiator, AC condenser, etc.) and engages the fan clutch when it’s time to cool.
Hi M! Thanks for reaching out. You are correct; when you factor in repair time and cost -- especially if you're using a reman -- assemblies can definitely provide more bang for the buck. Here's another video on how to perform a drop-in replacement for the same clutch we rebuilt above: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JUBOK4l0LfE.html Let us know if you have any other questions!
What is failing inside clutch when there is an audible air leak with key on engine off? I have a couple friends with recent trucks and the 2 soeeds clutch appear to start leaking after 3 years of services
Hi there! Great question. We recommend ... First, complete a check of the fan and fan clutch while the truck is off. 1. Inspect the fan clutch both engaged and disengaged. There should be no wobble. A wobble would indicate that the fan drive needs to be inspected, repaired, or replaced. 2. Inspect the fan for cracks & dirt/debris build up. Clean off dirt/debris build up. Replace any fan that has a crack. If the inspection checks out, view the fan while the truck is running. It is normal to see some variation from fan blade to fan blade that causes the illusion of a wobble. This is acceptable, as all fan blades and fan clutch components are balanced during manufacturing. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us at info@hortonww.com. Thanks again for asking!
