clutch fans?

[Sean28716nc]

I own 2 Explorers a 92 and a 98, best vehicle i ever bought but the 92 has a 4.0 and started overheating i was wondering how you know if the clutch fan went bad, its electric or how bad it is to do the thermostat in it i also have a couple of rear wheel studs that are turning the lugs arent stripped I know these are some goofy ?s but im not a master mechanic TY and great site

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! Spin the fan. It should not continue to spin. This would indicate that the fan clutch is bad.

 

[1993Saturn]

Welcome to this forum! Spin the fan. It should not continue to spin. This would indicate that the fan clutch is bad.

My fan does spin, but it stops when I stop moving it. Is this also a bad clutch and it isn't doing i t's job?

 

[BrooklynBay]

It should feel a little firm, and not free wheel.

 

[MikeLitt3810]

i'm sorta in the same boat, and I decided to go electric, 1 pull fan on the inside of the rad, have yet to install it, lol new fan clutch and fan is just about the same price as a new electric. as well gives you room for that air box mod in another post.

do check your sensors b4 throwing money into parts you may not need.