Engine fan air line snapped inside housing

AModelCat · Mar 19, 2021

RepoweredRookie said: ↑

Interesting, you just gave me an idea. I have a file for a chainsaw chain in my box I could probably jam up in there and twist out. I dunno maybe just buy another cheap easy out set at Lowe’s. I’m gonna try it tomorrow. Thanks for the great idea!
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Chainsaw file is usually my go to for broken grease fittings in u-joints. Regular easy outs are usually too short.

Might have to trim the square part a bit. You don't want the file going too deep into the hole if you don't know what's in there.

Flint1 · Mar 19, 2021

Torx bits pounded in work awesome too.

black_dog106 · Mar 19, 2021

Don't know what engine OP has?
First truck had a Cummins and required air to disengage fan. Present 3406E requires air to engage fan.
Always thought the Cummins was safer setup?

RepoweredRookie · Apr 2, 2021

Tug Toy said: ↑

No problem, just roll with it. I mean obviously you want to get it fixed sooner than later but I bet you won’t notice the difference in fuel?
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Just some numbers with regard to the fan staying on all the time:

Fan solenoid switch working, running I-10, 76K lbs, running 70 mph, 5.9 mpg
Fan on continuously, 76K lbs, running hills in AL, 70 mph, 5.8 mpg
Tug Toy was right on the money, hardly noticeable difference in mpg.
Thanks for everyone that responded.

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