Hayden 2980 Engine Cooling Fan Clutch

Hayden 2980 Severe Duty Fan Clutch

The Hayden 2980 is a thermal engine cooling fan clutch built for severe duty truck applications. It uses an aluminum construction, reverse rotation operation, and a non-electronic design to support cooling performance in demanding towing and heavy-load conditions.

Key Features

• Severe duty thermal fan clutch for truck cooling systems
• Reverse rotation (REV) design
• Aluminum housing with raw aluminum finish
• 4-bolt mounting pattern with M10x1.500 thread
• Mounting type: HEX
• Clutch maximum diameter: 6.45 in. (163.8 mm)
• Overall height: 4.44 in. (112.6 mm)
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• Performance rated and non-electronic

Product Details

Hayden Fan Clutch 2980 is a thermal, severe duty truck fan drive engineered for reverse rotation cooling systems. The clutch features a 6.45-inch maximum diameter, 1.44-inch mount diameter, 1.18-inch pilot diameter, and 0.7-inch pilot depth for proper fitment in supported applications. It also uses a 3.25-inch fan bolt circle and 4-bolt mounting layout. This part cross-references Four Seasons 46090 and Gates 22123 for the same application.

Compatible With 2011-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and Silverado 3500 HD, 2011-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD and Sierra 3500 HD, plus 2011-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2011-2013 GMC Sierra 1500, and 2011-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 applications where the reverse rotation severe duty thermal engine cooling fan clutch is specified. Hayden 2980 is also listed for 2015-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 applications.

Common Cooling Issues This Part Addresses

• Engine fan clutch engagement problems under load
• Cooling fan performance loss during towing or stop-and-go driving
• Overheating concerns in severe duty truck use
• Improper fan drive operation in reverse rotation systems
• Wear-related cooling response issues in thermal fan clutch assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify reverse rotation, bolt pattern, pilot dimensions, and fan bolt circle before installation. Mounting hardware is not included, so reuse or source the correct hardware as needed. Confirm the vehicle’s cooling system calls for a thermal, non-electronic fan clutch with the specified HEX mounting style and M10x1.500 thread.

Quality Assurance

Hayden 2980 is a new severe duty fan clutch that meets or exceeds OEM requirements and is performance rated for demanding truck applications. It is built as a direct replacement option for supported Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra cooling systems.