Re: [Chrysler300] Member with an overheating problem with his K

[Keith Boonstra <kboonstra@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The bane of many a cooling system - and seldom addressed while looking 
everywhere else for a problem source - is the fan clutch. When new, the 
non-thermally activated type of clutch may spin the fan at something 
like 30% of water pump speed, but when they wear out they may spin at 
half that speed without it being apparent. They don't last forever.  
Replacing it with a thermal one is the best way to go, but at least a 
new non-thermal one would be a smart move.  Problem is you will need a 
bit of luck finding an NORS one.

I made some of these clutches up some time back, and I could think about 
doing another batch of them.  The ones I made were thermally activated 
and bring the speed up to something like 65% when the coolant is hot.  
As I recall they ran about $125.  Frankly I'm really not looking forward 
to adding something more to my agenda, but I would rather not hear of 
cars not able to be driven for lack of a fan clutch.

Is there further interest at this time?

Keith Boonstra

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On 3/27/2013 10:48 AM, David Schwandt wrote:
>
> Sounds like it's time for a complete cooling system rehab.
> If the system has not been serviced in a while I'd suggest
> Flush/fill stat and hoses for starters.
> And also double check temp sender and guage w/a infrared thermometer 
> to be sure they are registering correctly.
> I may be wrong here but I would think a non operating heat riser in 
> the stuck closed position my play a part in overheating.
>
> Dave Schwandt
>
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> <mailto:chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com>; 'Carlton Schroeder'; Rich Barber
> Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Member with an overheating problem with his K
>
> thank you rich barber for adding the word hose......... i had this 
> problem years ago on my stock car . took an old mechanic to figure it 
> out, he knew right off the bat what it was ... i have always listened 
> to the old guys .. there the ones that know the most... if they dont 
> pass the knowledge down we tend to struggle.... bob hayen
>
> Quoting Rich Barber :
>
> Good point, but needs the word “hose” added between “radiator” and 
> “does”. As shown below.
>
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> robert554@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:robert554%40centurytel.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 7:16 PM
> To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> <mailto:chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com>; Carlton Schroeder
> Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Member with an overheating problem with his K
>
> if the bottom radiator HOSE does not have a spring in it this can 
> cause problems . sometimes the spring will rust a way and the bottom 
> hose will suck shut when the engine warms up .. very easy to check 
> this first .... bob hayen 406 752 5152
>
> Quoting Carlton Schroeder :
>
> Hello,
>
> Chuck Carlino, a current Club member from O'Fallon, MO has an 
> overheating problem with his non-AC K. He said it has always been a 
> problem but hopes to correct / help it with a fan shroud (from an AC 
> car), if he could find one. Chuck thought a 63 shroud would also fit.
>
> Chuck doesn't have email so if you could call him at 636-281-1849 that 
> would be a big help. Otherwise you could email me and I will let him 
> know.
>
> Chuck may be able to attend the Spring meet but his wife is ill so he 
> is uncertain if that will work out.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carlton Schroeder
>
> Eagle River (2 ft of snow on the ground), WI
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