Cooling System Fan Clutch Replacement on a 454 Big Block Chevrolet Class A Motorhome - RV Repair

[@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL]

The brief explanation of how these clutch fans work at around the 36 minute mark was much appreciated by many, including me. Thanks, Dave.

[@thepatsyfamily]

I’m only a minute in and boy was this intro fun to watch. Had to watch it twice because that’s how peaceful it was.

[@jackie6582]

That was really nice of you helping that guy with his breaks👍

[@599miata]

Great job Dave. We now don't have to listen to that fan winning. 👍👍👍

[@dino-2379]

😃 I felt like I was listening to and watching my Votech teacher from the 70s 😃👍

[@shellbell2730]

"You can hear yourself think in here".. lol. No joke. There were days I wondered how you dealt with it so dang loud! Much worth it fix! Have a good day!

[@pamhutzell8268]

You aren't the only one, when you came here I wished we could have spend more time together and talk.

[@beckylans]

Old enough to be your older sister, why am I learning auto mechanics from you, and why am I totally here for it? 😂

[@poodleprofessor]

I watch these too! lol

[@billcochran4072]

When I hear that big ole 454, it really reminds me of a hot rod! Nice work Dave, thanks for another great video

[@zakksrage]

Now I can hear myself think while watching these driving videos 😛

[@craigsenior6190]

Babe I'm so glad you have the 454 and The Coachman you had showed me almost everything and how to do it you're very gifted with your hands 🤗

[@craigsenior6190]

Filled up the propane for the first time last week thank you for leaving it. Full you're a gentleman and a very good friend

[@craigsenior6190]

Dave the Coachman's like brand new

[@KatyInNH]

Love the opening! What beautiful pictures! ❤

[@shellbell2730]

That sounds absolutely much more quiet! I thought those hand sledgehammer were called the BFH? 🤣🤣

[@denisewalters8247]

You never did strike me as very personable until this last year and now I watch every nite! I have always given you 👍. I feel I let you down by not commenting to help you out. We all mistakes! Someday that couple will comment or see you again! I’m sure of it. Please keep making videos 😊

[@RLBS61]

Dav Thanks to you I now want to hook up my camper and get on the open road.

[@DavesRVLife]

lol...you are welcome! Get to it! :)

[@Ellyfromhereandthere]

With all the love you are giving that old Coachman I believe I will quote Dr Seuss..."oh the places you'll go". Travel safe, have fun and 🧘🙏🏻🌎☮️ daily.

[@stevewoods8116]

Sounds Much Better!!!!

[@farcohollis1369]

Sounds much quieter. You’ll know the clutch locked up when you hear the “roar”!👍🏻

[@lori5142]

I like even these. Figure it doesn't hurt to learn something new, plus you're my favorite Y-tuber and I want to support your channel. Sounds a lot quieter, see ya soon.

[@jackie6582]

Give Bella a hug for me❤

[@MarkfromArizona]

Dave, We can all see how good of a person you are. Your emotions coming out with Baxter and admitting that maybe you could of spent more time with the visitors. Hate to say but at our age, we tend to over analyze ourselves. Im sure they understood.

[@lindabozick2523]

Everything Is Good...Maybe U Will See Your Visitors Down The Road Someday...Safe Travels To You And Bella...Many Blessings

[@richardpalmanteer9798]

Hey, good job Dave, I've never had to replace a fan clutch before but good to know how. Sounds a lot better I can hear you now and you don't have to raise your voice to be able to be heard. Ok, as always "Enjoy The Adventure." Hi Bella!!! 🤠👍✌

[@kimmihelitch9849]

Ya, that brain speed thing is an issue for me too.... sometimes loosing a word or two. Good job gettin-er-done!

[@squirrely1926]

I’m surprised you don’t have a wire brush in your toolbox, i’ve been watching you a long time. Don’t let me down now. Lol

[@bear6001]

So much better nothing like oem parts after all they spend 10 0f millions on R&D for a reason, that stock fan was a good find great job. I also like these long video's

[@Beezer.D.B.]

Lol, that was funny… yeah, you’re well ventilated there. 😄

[@karenm.welter5351]

Great video Dave, thanks so much! 👍😊

[@frederickbowman4494]

Great video hope you do more of them!

[@craigsenior6190]

Dave I like my quiet time as well as you we all need to get away the hustle and bustle

[@robertfoster6368]

dave, we all have had moments in our lives where we missed an opportunity when it was there, and it passed us by.. i know i have... just have to remember that when it comes around again,, remember to make the time however awkward it may seem to be at the time..

[@bboice08]

Dave I am ready to fix the aghast leak!!!!!! Wow, so quiet so smooth lets go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ready for the next mechanical adventure my friend!

[@jillipepper5353]

It’s soooo much quieter😳. Big difference, I’m sure it will be easier on your and Bella’s ears. 👍🏼🙋🏼‍♀️

[@katiedawnk50]

Whew! That sounds so much better. As irritating as that noise was to listen to on KZbin, I can just imagine how maddening it was for you to be sitting on top of it. And for thousands of miles across the country.

[@sherivanhorsentikihutrv7377]

S0 handy, I wish I had half your talent

[@ot6662]

I if I saw you two ..a wave who be great!!!!

[@maebellaakamaegirl190]

THANK YOU DAVE AND BELLA. FOR SHARING THIS VIDEO WITH ALL.👍❤️👋

[@roguegypsy7827]

That was a great video. I learned so much 👍🏽

[@MarkfromArizona]

Yup, that aftermarket fan is a Flex fan. I had put one of those on my camaro in the early 80s. Yes, they make some noise

[@mikewingate284]

That is a huge difference! Much, much quieter than before. I hope you're doing that bucket list thing you mentioned a month or so ago.

[@frankwilson3091]

When we were watching you work i was waiting for you to tell us to get the hell outta your light, just like my dad always did. Lol

[@auntyv]

Don't beat yourself up, Dave. I'm sure those people understood. Anybody who knows a mechanically-minded person knows not to bug them when they are "in the zone." And sometimes, maybe folks think KZbinrs get approached everywhere and maybe they didn't want to impose. Always interesting to see what goes into keeping some of these classic RVs running. You've done the Coachmen proud as far as I can see. Talk to more people about what you are looking for in a project. People will help you find what you are looking for. Happy travels. 😎

[@virginiacaston1456]

Good morning Dave and Bella!

[@DavesRVLife]

Good Morning! :)

[@happycamper608]

You got her done!

[@DestinationOpenRoad]

Definitely sounds better👌 have fun on your adventures with Chuck and Holly. Safe travels!

[@kittykat999a]

Another Dave video, pass the popcorn.

[@jamesgritz404]

Its nice that you thought about taking time to socialize Dave just chauk it up as a learning experience I'm sure if they watch your channel they understand. I know moving day can be mixed up sometimes enjoy your journey.

[@creativeartist2]

We are glad things went well with the fan replacement. Cheers Dave and sweet Bella!😁 From Tammy anf Glen of "Creativeartist2" Channel

[@russelbaird5499]

Well you had your head in what you were doing and trying to get a video out so all can be forgiven . You did stop and chat with them , and as a fan sometimes that’s all that is needed . Stay safe , pets for Bella .

[@midnightrambler3583]

Fan clutches were always going bad on cars in the 60’s and 70’s. We would always replace them with a flex fan. They increased air flow and you never had to be worried about the clutch going bad again.

[@charliecarlson5308]

Big differance good work. Thank you for the lesson

[@russellroot9365]

Just replaced starter in my 83 winnebago with 454. Peace to you.

[@travel4JC]

Beautiful sunrise, good that you have mechanical skills to fix things yourself..safe travels to you. Cindy

[@unitedstatesdale]

Thread a piece of dental floss on the nut when you're doing finger work. It's easy to find it if you drop it, and the floss doesn't interfere when you're threading it

[@bambihargrove6499]

Loved the beautiful beginning of this video ❤

[@rons5319]

I've done that fan clutch job several times and the water pump twice over 21 years. (On the water pump job, I still remember getting that power steering pulley off from inside the doghouse was very tough for me.) I thought the clutch was bad because my 95 was running hot going uphill. It turned out to be a 1/2 thick mat of plant matter between the radiator and the ac condenser. It ran at normal temp ever since. 454 is a great time proven engine -- before GM went computer crazy and generally crazy. Best of luck.

[@bambihargrove6499]

Huge difference Your sooo smart 🤓 👏 👌

[@renegade83j]

Wow. What a difference the fan made. Love watching. Always learn something.

[@jeffcampbell815]

I knew the fan cluth would be more quieter!!! I bet you get a couple more miles to the gallon too?! I drive a kenworth and my engine fan was staying on all the time and i put a new fan selinoid (air operated fan clutch) on it and the engine was quieter and got about 1 to 1 1/2 miles to the gallon better because the fan was cycling!! That is huge money savings in the trucking side!! I enjoy your video's!!

[@richardgivens2422]

Amazing difference.

[@markattardo]

Heard the difference as soon as you started it. I'd imagine that extra noise would have been stressful after a while, for me anyway. Loved seeing the timelapses.

[@RLBS61]

When you went shopping at Harbor Freight for your tow equipment you should have gotten a wire brush.You can always use a wire brush.

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

Wow that sounds so good. Well done.💕💕🐾🐾

[@truckcampinglife]

I was passing you a pry bar but I guess you didn't see me.:)

[@onrycodger]

Well, that was a job well done. Glad you made the video. Cool 😎

[@franklinmoorehartjr]

Good job it's much quieter now never would have thought the right fan would have made that much difference

[@BookedL15]

That's an incredible difference. Great video. Be safe, and God bless

[@darrellbrixey5341]

Awesome video Dave, thank you

[@ambitiousantique7138]

Hello Dave !

[@wormkillerdan6486]

Sounds much better! That un chlorinated Brake parts cleaner is no good, get the chlorinated it melts the grease off. :) Man I need to get some of those Metric adjustable wrenches! Just what I need to complete my tool set! Be good, have fun!

[@markshelhart8338]

Beautiful scenery and a mechanical project, best of both worlds. If you watch any of the YT auto repair guys, they go through brake cleaner by the case.

[@theresapate8718]

David , 1 tool you should keep in your RV is a 5 in one from the paint department.

[@backcountryboondockers]

I've owned a few squarebody over the years and when they start running hot I just replace the clutch fan. Got an 80% now and did a mechanical on my last square.

[@craigsenior6190]

It's got another good 75,000 miles to go I hope better gives me another 30000 you have taken good care of her and as I am the same 😃😃😃

[@Clover12346]

I’m sure they understood you were busy!

[@lindakrusyna7275]

Wow, it is quieter!

[@ritaosborne9449]

The coachman sounds great Dave! Safe travels🤗💕

[@garyreed354]

To tighten the alternator you put to handle of a hammer in the hole in the bracket and wedge it against the alt and then u can tighten the alt

[@wildchook745]

All good Dave, am sure they know you're busy. Plus, they will see it on the video. Maybe next time, eh. It's sounding better already....yay!

[@LetGoAnLive]

Wow! What a difference, job well done😊

[@raymondemigii4086]

Sounds good Dave, well done

[@danno3497]

I told you several videos back it was like night and day when I put a fan clutch on my Chevy Van! Plus I got better fuel mileage and had more power! ******* One other thing I noticed is that relay above the alternator (is that a starter relay?) or the emergency power relay for starting engine with house batteries? ******I noticed the red 12v signal wire was stripped too far almost touching the relay case****** It could short out if used!

[@zackmax5806]

I know any kind of mechanic work is hard. A Guy that I used to go to Church with said that he wished He could get under his hood with a set of hedge clippers and cut all of those hoses back when they started putting all that pollution stuff on back in the 70's.

[@ndlz1]

I admire greatly the knowledge, and understanding you have of ‘a monster’ (to me) of such a complicated machine.👍🏻🙏

[@JaniceLalla]

Enjoyed it

[@Tury2801]

Just watched the full video. great work as always. U should take some time and visit Mexicali. I can be your tourguide 🎉

[@theteagues6792]

Hi Dave, A wheel wrench that comes with most vehicles, might have fit down the hole to tighten the alternator.. Re: the VW engine.. The best I can tell the "F1" on the engine indicates the case started out life as a 1300cc, 50HP ASE, in 1966 in USA (66-70 elsewhere). The remaining digits / numbers are the serial number. Of course what it is now, how the case has been reworked, is something else. Elsewhere I found the F1 indicates the case is set up for dual relief oil pressure & 100mm oil galleries, but not that sure about that info. Info from thesamba, jbugs & thegoldenbug w ebsites Best regards, Dennis

[@RippSnortin]

Imagine how much content you would have if you turned a 1 hour video into parts 1,2 and 3. It takes commitment to watch a 1 hour video.

[@jeffcampbell815]

Ya but atleast the content was interesting enough to keep your attention!! I had to go back to it a couple times?!

[@RippSnortin]

@@jeffcampbell815 yeah. I just play it in the background and look up when something catches my attention. Dave is very relaxing to listen to.

[@Indahchannel]

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[@lifeafterstrokewithtom4804]

Only so many parts 👍 The big trash pile and vehicle: the guy bought a gutted trailer, and the wind picked it up and killed him while sleeping

[@NoName-zq6ic]

Looks like an original 7blade GM Heavy Duty Cooling System setup.

[@lifetomyyears1649]

Nice

[@kevinrose3096]

You should check your fuel milage again with the new clutch fan. I think you will be surprised.

[@billyhendoe4170]

Running smooth, another 150k left in that motor.

[@jtwanderer6328]

Whodda thought a burnt ole fan could be refurbished to make such a difference?! A real pleasure to watch, Dave! Thanks! Happy Travels to you and Bella!

[@frankgtrucks200]

How's the temp with the stock fan vs the "high performance"?

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid

[@MrRayedw]

Dave I like your video's but next time do something to contain the brake cleaner and gasoline from just going on the ground. It makes all full timers look bad.

[@Clover12346]

Yay!