Summary of theory (how a fan clutch works)
- Two common clutch types you may encounter: viscous (fluid/viscous coupling) and thermostatic (bimetal/bi-directional clutch). Both are between the fan and the engine pulley and control how much torque is transferred to the fan as engine or ambient temperature changes.
- Viscous clutch: sealed chamber with silicone-like fluid and opposing plates. When engaged (hot), shear in the fluid transmits torque from the hub to the fan; when disengaged (cool) the fluid shears easily and the fan turns more freely. Failure modes: fluid leakage, internal wear, or bearing failure → either slips (fan not driven enough) or locks up.
- Thermostatic (bimetal) clutch: uses a temperature‑sensing bimetal element or a wax element to change geometry, mechanically engaging or disengaging the drive. Failure modes: broken/bent bimetal, weak spring, or mechanical wear → fan may stay on constantly or never engage.
- Purpose: give high fan speed only when needed (cooling demand), reduce noise/wear and fuel load when not needed, and prevent overheating by increasing airflow when the engine temperature or front-end temperature rises.
- Typical symptoms and what they indicate:
- Overheating at idle or low speed: clutch slipping or not engaging (leaking viscous unit, worn friction/plates, failed thermostat).
- Fan clutches that never freewheel (fan runs hard all the time): stuck/locked clutch or broken thermostat stuck engaged.
- Wobble, vibration, or belt wear: bearing wear or loose mounting.
- Visible oil/grease on the clutch housing: viscous unit leakage → internal fluid lost → clutch won't develop torque properly.

Ordered diagnostic and repair procedure (theory + what each action fixes)
1. Safety and preparation
- Park on level ground, neutral, parking brake on, engine cool. Disconnect battery if working close to wiring.
- Why: prevents accidental startup and burns; cooling prevents hot-fluid hazards.

2. Identify the clutch type and verify symptoms
- Look at the hub: sealed round housing = viscous; housing with a thin bimetal ring or visible sensing element = thermostatic. Note belt-driven or direct-mounted fans on MF35 era tractors.
- Manual test cold: with engine off and cool, try to turn the fan by hand. A properly functioning viscous/thermostatic clutch will offer light resistance cold and much more resistance when hot (testing hot should be done cautiously).
- Why: distinguishing type tells you whether to expect fluid leaks, broken bimetal elements, or simple bearing issues and therefore which repair is appropriate.

3. Visual inspection
- Check for fluid/seal leakage around the clutch; check fan blades for cracks or looseness; inspect pulley and belt condition and tension; check for axial/radial play in the fan hub and wobble of the assembly.
- Why: leakage points to viscous clutch failure; wobble points to bearing/mount failure; cracked blades or loosen bolts will produce vibration and cooling problems even if clutch is OK.

4. Functional tests
- Cold spin test: spin fan by hand and note resistance. It should be easy but not free (slight damping). Hot test (very carefully) after short run: fan should resist more and pull harder.
- Listen for noise from bearings when running.
- Why: confirms whether clutch is engaging with temperature rise (viscous fluid or thermostatic action); detects bearing roughness.

5. Remove fan assembly (ordered, controlled removal)
- Remove shroud/guards, relieve belt tension, mark fan blade orientation relative to hub/pulley for reassembly, loosen and remove bolts/nuts holding fan/clutch to water pump or pulley.
- Why: marking orientation preserves blade pitch and balance; removing shroud allows inspection and replacement.

6. Detailed inspection of removed unit
- Check clutch housing for oil residue, check for play in bearing (spin by hand and feel), check threads and mating faces for wear.
- For viscous units: look for any sticky/gelled fluid smell, weeping at the seam — signs of internal failure.
- For thermostatic units: examine bimetal or sensing element for breakage, rust, or seized mechanism.
- Why: pinpoints root cause — internal fluid loss vs. mechanical breakage vs. bearing failure.

7. Decide repair vs replace
- Viscous clutch: commonly replaced as a sealed unit when fluid leaks or internal wear is present; rebuilding is possible but often not practical on an MF35.
- Thermostatic clutch: replace if bimetal spring is broken or mechanism seized; occasionally you can clean and free it if only stuck.
- Bearings only: if the clutch housing is sound but the bearing is serviceable/separable, replace the bearing and seals.
- Fan blades or mounting hardware: replace cracked blades or damaged fasteners.
- Why: sealed viscous units lose fluid and internal plates wear — replacement restores correct viscous coupling behavior. Replacing bearings removes wobble and reduces wear/noise.

8. Replacement/repair steps (in order)
- Obtain correct replacement unit or parts (match spline/bore pattern, bolt pattern, and type).
- Clean mating surfaces and ensure no debris or distortion on the pulley/water pump hub.
- Install new clutch/fan assembly, aligning marks made earlier, torque fasteners to manufacturer spec (if you don’t have MF spec, tighten evenly and securely), double-check blade clearance to shroud.
- Refit shroud, reinstall belt with correct tension and alignment.
- Why: a correct-fit replacement restores intended torque transfer (viscous or thermostatic) and good sealing; correct torque and alignment preserves balance and prevents premature failure.

9. Post-repair checks and functional verification
- Start engine, observe fan operation cold and after running to operating temperature: fan should be quieter/less load when cold and increase engagement as temperature rises.
- Check for absence of wobble, leaks, unusual noises, belt slip, and monitor coolant temperature on idling and under load.
- Why: verifies the repair actually restored the clutch’s thermal/viscous behaviour and mechanical integrity.

How each repair action fixes the faults (brief mapping)
- Replace leaking viscous unit → restores internal fluid and shear coupling so the fan increases torque as temperature rises; fixes slipping/insufficient fan speed and overheating at low RPM.
- Replace seized/locked clutch → removes constant high drag so engine load and noise fall; prevents belt wear and fuel penalty.
- Replace or repack worn bearings/seals → eliminates wobble/vibration and prevents misalignment that reduces cooling efficiency and causes premature fastener/bearing failure.
- Replace broken bimetal/spring thermostatic element → restores temperature-sensitive engagement so the fan only locks up when cooling is needed.
- Correct belt tension and shroud clearance → prevents belt slip and ensures full airflow where designed; misalignment or loose belt reduces fan effectiveness even with a good clutch.
- Replace cracked or damaged fan blades → restores proper airflow and balance; damaged blades can reduce cooling or cause imbalance that aggravates bearing/clutch failures.

Practical expectations after a correct repair
- Cold engine: fan should rotate with low resistance and not heavily load the engine.
- Hot engine (at operating temperature or under load): fan should offer clear, increased drive to move more air and stabilize coolant temperature.
- Reduced noise and vibration, stable coolant temperature under conditions that previously caused overheating.

Safety and final notes (brief)
- Work on a cool engine; use correct tools and torque; ensure fan blades cannot strike anything during testing.
- On older tractors like an MF35, many units are simple and bolted to a pump hub — always verify the exact mounting/configuration before buying parts.

This is the theory-driven, in-order approach: identify clutch type and symptoms → inspect visually and functionally → remove and inspect unit → decide replace vs repair → install correct part with correct fitment → test. Each repair step directly addresses the mechanical or hydraulic/thermal failure mode that caused the original fault.
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