Re: [MBZ] Fan clutch, almost final

2015-11-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
The fan clutch performed well enough for the 1300 mile trip. I have not tested it yet when warm by trying to stop the fan, but there was no overheating. Much Improvement. I maybe should have used the recommended 36cc, but the 18cc made it functional. Temps up into the low 70s. It may nee

Re: [MBZ] Fan clutch, almost final

2015-11-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Well, any results yet? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 21, 2015 7:17:47 PM EST, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >Finally got the oil in the fan clutch. > > >Final report after I get to drive it around and make sure it keeps its >cool! > > >> > Curly wrote: >> > >>

Re: [MBZ] Fan clutch, almost final

2015-11-21 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Finally got the oil in the fan clutch. I followed this instruction after wasting time and torch with the method of trying to get it in where the pin goes behind the bimetal thermostat. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w163-m-class/1583106-ml-320-fan-clutch-repair.html I drilled a 3/16 hole.