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1978 Ford Granada Repair Question


Topics covered: Clutch, Crankshaft, Engine.
Mileage: 70,000 miles.

Asked on December 16, 2010

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Why would the waterpump turn in a 1978 ford granada but not the crankshaft?
Avatar Asked by kitkat0507

Answer

Replied on December 17, 2010

I do not know your situation......BUT!!!

Are you turning the fan?.......It turns free nothing else will?

You are turning the "FAN CLUTCH"!!! It freewheels on the end of the water-pump shaft.....It adjusts itself for efficiently cooling the radiator with minimum RPMs as not to rob Horsepower from the engine!

Is that your issue?

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Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
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