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Originally Posted by Mxfrank
Also, don't test the fan with your fingers if you want to keep your fingers.
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Although I would not use my fingers (even wrapped with a rag) for testing a NEW fan clutch, I have done it on many suspected bad ones without issues. My friend at the radiator shop does it all the time, and he still has all his fingers. I have also heard of using a rolled up magazine, and of course that works well also. This video shows what I am talking about, and the guy does not even use a rag around his fingers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOXcrbQRDWU
Point being, if you can stop the fan (using your tool of choice) while the engine is warm and idling, the clutch is bad.