BTW: Oil pressure has been back to normal after changing the oil and filter!
This bit me in the butt in Moab when Wyatt's fan clutch went. You need a grinder with a cut off wheel for installation. The fan is hub centric so all you need to do is cut the bolt holes into slots. Doesn't even need to be very precise as it is merely a surface to clamp too. The hub takes all the centrifugal force.FSJ Guy wrote:The Hayden 2797 is no longer available in a "slotted" bolt pattern. You have to get a HD clutch (not Severe Duty) instead. IIRC, I used a mid to late 80's Chevy truck to find one with the right hub diameter, etc.
If it spins true, you're probably oaky. If it's tweaked enough to vibrate, it will eat the bearings out of the water pump.Lumpskie wrote:Thanks man! I think I'll just order the 2747 from Rock Auto and the stock replacement radiator from BJ's. The fan is nicked up a bit but seems straight. Should I just order a new one to be on the safe side?
ProTouring442 wrote:If it spins true, you're probably oaky. If it's tweaked enough to vibrate, it will eat the bearings out of the water pump.Lumpskie wrote:Thanks man! I think I'll just order the 2747 from Rock Auto and the stock replacement radiator from BJ's. The fan is nicked up a bit but seems straight. Should I just order a new one to be on the safe side?
They're pretty cheap insurance, but like he said as long as it spins true it should be fine.Lumpskie wrote:ProTouring442 wrote:If it spins true, you're probably oaky. If it's tweaked enough to vibrate, it will eat the bearings out of the water pump.Lumpskie wrote:Thanks man! I think I'll just order the 2747 from Rock Auto and the stock replacement radiator from BJ's. The fan is nicked up a bit but seems straight. Should I just order a new one to be on the safe side?
Thanks for the feedback. I'll keep an eye on the current one and, if it vibrates, I'll just buy a new one.
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Thanks for the feedback. The Jeep is my wife's daily driver but she has another car. I guess I can just wait and see when the BJ's radiator comes in. What do you guys think on water pump? Should I just order one to be on the safe side?dodgerammit wrote:I liked their stock radiator. Not a fan of plastic tanks. Given the original stocker was 33 years old, I don't see how plastic will last that long in a hot environment along with the natural tendency of plastic to degrade over time. If I daily drove the jeep, I'd do plastic tanks, but since I don't, I did a stock style for longevity.
Your engine was rebuilt pretty recently right? The pump should probably be fine. I'd pull the fan off and check for play in the pump. If there is play change it out. If there isn't and I'd leave it alone.Lumpskie wrote:Thanks for the feedback. The Jeep is my wife's daily driver but she has another car. I guess I can just wait and see when the BJ's radiator comes in. What do you guys think on water pump? Should I just order one to be on the safe side?dodgerammit wrote:I liked their stock radiator. Not a fan of plastic tanks. Given the original stocker was 33 years old, I don't see how plastic will last that long in a hot environment along with the natural tendency of plastic to degrade over time. If I daily drove the jeep, I'd do plastic tanks, but since I don't, I did a stock style for longevity.
Yes sir. The engine has about 40k on it now. I'll take your advice and check for play and go from there. Thanks for getting back to me.Nikkormat wrote:Your engine was rebuilt pretty recently right? The pump should probably be fine. I'd pull the fan off and check for play in the pump. If there is play change it out. If there isn't and I'd leave it alone.Lumpskie wrote:Thanks for the feedback. The Jeep is my wife's daily driver but she has another car. I guess I can just wait and see when the BJ's radiator comes in. What do you guys think on water pump? Should I just order one to be on the safe side?dodgerammit wrote:I liked their stock radiator. Not a fan of plastic tanks. Given the original stocker was 33 years old, I don't see how plastic will last that long in a hot environment along with the natural tendency of plastic to degrade over time. If I daily drove the jeep, I'd do plastic tanks, but since I don't, I did a stock style for longevity.