Hydraulic Fan Clutch Elimination Install Questions

[tjonesdfw]

I purchased one of the hydraulic fan clutch elimination kits out of Canada a while back for our 1123 after having a clutch failure and leaky quick connect. Unfortunately, unlike the newer kits available from Black Dog and Retired War Horses, it came with no instructions, or advice on how to terminate or re-route the hydraulic lines once the old clutch is removed. Does anyone have advice on how to handle the hydraulic lines to the fan clutch that are no longer necessary?

 

[Mogman]

Simply install a new line and go from the cooler (large arrow) to the return fitting on the reservoir. other (large arrow) and remove the Cadillac valve and the associated lines.

Use this schematic with the remote reservoir.

 

[REF]

You have 3 lines at the valve, one goes to the fan, that one will be eliminated take the valve out and couple the remaining 2 lines together. If I remember correctly the fittings are 3/8 pipe thread so you just need a 3/8 pipe coupler to hook them together and your set

 

[tjonesdfw]

Thank you both! Wondered if there was any benefit to keeping the bleeder valve that’s mounted by the Cadillac valve?

 

[Mogman]

Thank you both! Wondered if there was any benefit to keeping the bleeder valve that’s mounted by the Cadillac valve?

NO