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DUST

CAP

LOCK NUT

BEARINGS

PILOT DIAMETER

2.560

Bendix

®

 FD-3

 TorqueMaster Fan Clutch

SD-09-8504

PRESSURE PLATE

BEARINGS

FIGURE 1

SHAFT

PISTON

DRIVE PIN (2)

RETURN SPRINGS (8)

AIR INLET

FAN HUB

PISTON HOUSING

BEARINGS

LOCK

NUT

DUST

CAP

STANDARD PILOT

DIAMETER 1.998

O-RINGS

PULLEY

BRACKET

DESCRIPTION

The Bendix

®

 FD-3

 TorqueMaster fan clutch is an air operated

thermostat controlled clutch for the engine cooling fan. Its
purpose is to maintain engine temperature by engaging or

disengaging the cooling fan, thereby providing better fuel
economy, greater engine efficiency, faster warm-ups and a
quieter vehicle.

The FD-3

 fan clutch is produced in several different models

to accommodate the variety of installation requirements

BRACKET

FAN PLATE

PULLEY

DUST

CAP

Summary of Contents for FD-3 TORQUEMASTER F-C

Page 1: ...BRACKET DESCRIPTION TheBendix FD 3 TorqueMaster fan clutch is an air operated thermostat controlled clutch for the engine cooling fan Its purpose is to maintain engine temperature by engaging or dise...

Page 2: ...out of contact with the fan plate and the fan is no longer driven by the engine see Fig 2 ENGAGED As the engine coolant rises in temperature the engine thermostat opens to circulate radiator coolant t...

Page 3: ...he air conditioning With this combination the same requirements for fan control apply as in Figure 5 and 6 with the additional requirement that the shutters should be controlled in such a manner that...

Page 4: ...he vehicle parking brakes or chock the wheels OPERATIONAL 1 With the engine cold the ignition off and at least 75 psi air pressure in the brake system note that the fan is disengaged from the pulley a...

Page 5: ...the vehicle manufacturer s recommended procedures deactivate the electrical system in a manner that safely removes all electrical power from the vehicle 6 Never exceed manufacturer s recommended press...

Page 6: ...ey Discard the bearing 4 Remove the retaining ring 21 from the pulley FAN PLATE DISASSEMBLY WITH PILOT DIAMETER OF 1 998 1 Support the fan mounting surface of the fan plate assembly making certain suf...

Page 7: ...a tool that contacts both the inner and outer race until the inner race of the bearing contacts the spacer 20 4 Turn the pulley over and install the tapered snap ring 22 flat side towards the bearing...

Page 8: ...rotational spring 17 is engaged in the notch of the spring collar on the I D of the pressure plate Holes in the pressure plate must slide over the drive pins 6 Lubricate the I D of the piston housing...

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