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Magnetic fan coupling - ra20006010330x(0330)

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Engine 601 

NOTE: Engine 601 have a temperature-controlled electromagnetic fan coupling.

This is switched in and switched off by a 100°C temperature switch (S25/1) which is screwed into the outlet connection.

The electromagnetic fan coupling is maintenance-free.

Fig 1: Identifying Temperature Switch
G05437256Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Design of the electromagnetic fan coupling 

The magnet body (347) is attached to the magnet carrier (348) with 3 nuts (349).

The magnet carrier is bonded to the coolant pump housing and does not need to be pulled off.

Fig 2: Identifying Electromagnetic Fan Coupling Components
G05437257Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

The electric cable is connected to the magnet body (347) via the coupling (arrow).

Fig 3: Locating Magnet Body And Coupling
G05437258Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

The belt pulley (346) is fitted on the coolant pump shaft ahead of the magnet body.

The belt pulley (346) is screwed to the flange of the coolant pump with 4 hexagon socket screws (345) or torx screws.

Fig 4: Identifying Belt Pulley And Hexagon Socket Screws
G05437259Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Function 

The fan cuts in only if the ignition is switched on and the coolant is at a temperature above 98 - 102°C.

Voltage exists constantly at the magnet body (347) through fuse no. 10 terminal 15 (1st version).

Fig 5: Identifying Electromagnetic Fan Coupling Components
G05437260Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Below a coolant temperature of 98 - 102 °C the fan is switched off and only rotates as a result of the air stream when the vehicle is moving or the bearing friction.

A negative voltage is applied by the temperature switch in the outlet connection no later than a coolant temperature of 102°C.

The armature (344a) is attracted by the magnet body (347) and presses against the face of the belt pulley (346).

The fan is now rigidly connected to the belt pulley and rotates in line with the coolant pump speed.

If the coolant temperature drops below 98 - 93°C, the temperature switch opens and the armature is lifted off the belt pulley (346) by the leaf springs (344b).

On vehicles with air conditioning, the fan is engaged and the electric auxiliary fan by means of a double contact relay which is activated by the 52°C temperature switch at the fluid reservoir.

If the air conditioning is switched off, the 100°C temperature switch at the outlet connection again performs the tasks of engaging or disengaging the fan.

The armature (344a) and the ball bearing (343) are fitted to or in the fan.

The ball bearing is sealed on both sides with cover plates.

Fan 

The fan sits on a stub end on the coolant pump bearing and is attached with a collar bolt

M8 X 18 (engine 601 only).

Fig 6: Identifying Fan
G05437261Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

The fan (A) has 6 blades and a diameter of 380 mm.

On vehicles with air conditioning, the fan (B) has 5 blades and a diameter of 430 mm.

Modification to electromagnetic coupling Model 201 

Effective 10/84 a modified electrical centre is installed. As a result, the electromagnetic coupling is operated by a positive voltage through a 2-pin temperature switch (S25/1) (previously negative voltage).

Fig 7: Identifying 2-Pin Temperature Switch
G05437262Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

On vehicles with air conditioning positive is connected through a relay even after the pressure switch (14) closes.

Fig 8: Identifying Pressure Switch
G05437263Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
NOTE: After stocks of the previous electrical centre have been used up, only the modified version will be supplied. See Group 54 for conversion instructions.