thermal fan clutch question

200,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALGORITHM
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hi, I bought a severe duty thermal fan clutch from RockAuto, and when I examined it I realized it is for a "non-ac" vehicle.
RockAuto does include my van in its fitment list for this Motorcraft YB3017 thermal fan clutch.
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My question is ...
what is the difference between a severe duty thermal clutch fan made for a vehicle with a/c, and one that is made for a vehicle without a/c ?
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I'd like to use this one because it is a Motorcraft, and I have had good experience with Motorcraft parts.
This particular fan clutch is one that RockAuto is closing out, and their price was very reasonable.
Any light you can shed I sure would appreciate.
Apr 9, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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STEVE W.
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ALGORITHM
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hi, I bought a severe duty thermal fan clutch from RockAuto, and when I examined it, I realized it is for a "non-ac" vehicle.
RockAuto does include my van in its fitment list for this Motorcraft YB3017 thermal fan clutch.

My question is,
what is the difference between a severe duty thermal clutch fan made for a vehicle with a/c, and one that is made for a vehicle without A/C?

I'd like to use this one because it is a Motorcraft, and I have had good experience with Motorcraft parts.
This particular fan clutch is one that RockAuto is closing out, and their price was very reasonable.
Any light you can shed I sure would appreciate.
Apr 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM (Merged)
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STEVE W.
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The difference is usually in the shaft length. The non-A/C is usually longer.
Apr 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM (Merged)
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ALGORITHM
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Hi Steve and thank you. I'll compare this new one with the old one. I think the fan is far enough from the radiator that the longer shaft won't be a problem, although I will make sure of that.
Apr 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM (Merged)
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