Fan removal tool?

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Hey guys. What do you recommend for a fan clutch removal tool, non air tool operated?

 

[Wrench97]

To fit what?
Open end wrench(including special purpose) is about your only option past a long air chisel bit.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

To fit what?
Open end wrench(including special purpose) is about your only option past a long air chisel bit.

More so the holding tool and wrench. I've used a pair of locking chain whip pliers and a huge open ended wrench, but I'd like a proper set. I'm doing a radiator on an 04 Silverado 5.3 soon.

 

[Semi-hole mechanic]

I used a ratchet strap's non-ratcheting end wrapped around the water pump pulley and hooked to a sturdy point and a big crescent wrench to remove the fan on the GF's Liberty when I changed waterpumps last fall.

 

[unslow1]

If you are only doing one just stop by an auto parts store and get the loaner. Are you sure it even needs to come off do a radiator on that one? I'm suggesting you check. Someone on here will know because I don't.

 

[Jersey Drew]

On my bmw back in the day i used a bicycle neck wrench because it was super thin and cost $10 the specialty bmw one was at least 4 times that

 

[Wrench97]

Do it with the drive belt on, tap the end of the wrench with a hammer to break loose,
If the pulley happens to bolt on a flat pry bar across the bolt heads.
I do have one of these Lisle tools but rarely use it> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007EGCDSA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Fedwrench]

Schley tools or SP Tools were the originator of fan clutch tools many of which, are rebadged as tool truck brands.

https://sptool.com/search?q=fan+clutch

Their universal holder is especially handy.

The lisle pneumatic kit is also handy.

 

[laser3kw]

FYI
I remember my Ford Ranger had left hand threads on the fan clutch. depends on which way the motor spins the fan cw or ccw
Might want to check yours so you don't try to hard in the wrong direction.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

FYI
I remember my Ford Ranger had left hand threads on the fan clutch. depends on which way the motor spins the fan cw or ccw
Might want to check yours so you don't try to hard in the wrong direction.

I've had it off before & done other jobs the same way I described. Just looking for a set specifically for the job instead of doing it "my way" lol

 

[charbar]

There's no need to pull the fan off to do a radiator in an 04 Silverado.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

There's no need to pull the fan off to do a radiator in an 04 Silverado.

I haven't looked at the job as far as removal. You sure there's enough room without scraping the core?

 

[BaMaDuDe87]

I have this one or a form of this one, don’t remember the specific brand l: GEARWRENCH Universal Pulley Holder - 3900 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009TC8XGS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

But I usually use that and some big ole pliers. Honestly that pulley holder is a pain to get in there and hold it while using the pliers, but I try to only pull the fan off as little as possible so I put up with my shade tree combo set

Im fairly certain you can pull the radiator with the fan still in, but why not take a few extra min to get the fan out of the way

 

[charbar]

I haven't looked at the job as far as removal. You sure there's enough room without scraping the core?

There's WAY more than enough room. The bottom half of the fan shroud will stay in the vehicle, just need to lift it up out of the "holders" and set it back towards the engine. It's almost laughable how simple it is to change.

 

[Qualitytools]

Schley tools or SP Tools were the originator of fan clutch tools many of which, are rebadged as tool truck brands.

https://sptool.com/search?q=fan+clutch

Their universal holder is especially handy.

The lisle pneumatic kit is also handy.

You're right that universal tool is great!