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12-05-2010, 07:05 PM
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Location: Forest Ranch, Ca for the summer
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Fan clutch
In reviewing an ebay listing for a 88 Newell, it states "Horton fan clutch with Multiwing fiberglass 12 blade fan (increased mileage over 1 MPG)"
My 91 does not have a fan clutch! I was wondering if any of you with rear mounted rads, have a fan clutch & if so is it mechanical, electric or air operated.
I doubt the milege increase statement, but even if only .3 mpg increase might be worth it.
Thanks
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Gordon Hummel
1991 41.5' #266
8v92
2009 Pontiac Vibe GT Toad
Fulltime on the road
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12-06-2010, 01:32 AM
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I have a Prevost and I can see on the instant fuel mileage digital display when the fan clutch is engaged,it will drop about 1-1.5 mpg depending on OAT and which speed it is in,it has 2 speeds.
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12-06-2010, 02:27 AM
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I have an 88 and put on a Horton fan clutch 1 year after I got the coach. It is air operated and it did improve the mileage about 1 mile per gallon. I have a light on the dash to let me know when it is on and I also have a switch to turn it on or off. I let it run all of the time when I am driving in hot weather and run on automatic when in mild or cold weather. In cold weather it will go 5 minutes of better before being activated to the on position.
I makes a big difference to get that heavy steel fan out of there and installing the light weight plastic one.
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Wally and Phyllis
1988 Newell Coach #163
40' with tag 8V92
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12-10-2010, 01:50 PM
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Location: Yuma, AZ
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Horton fan clutch
Put on on our '93 and saw no difference in mileage. In fact will probably take it off when I get around to it. It will then be for sale.
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Gary Carter
'93 43.5' #318
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12-10-2010, 02:57 PM
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What engine ya got there busnut?
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1993 Newell 45'#316, 1976 Trans Am 455, 1967 GTO, 1953 Chevrolet 3105 (panel truck),1952 Chevrolet 3600,1969 Airstream Overlander. Always fixing something!
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12-11-2010, 09:12 PM
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Location: Yuma, AZ
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Only two after you and still the 8V92
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