Hayden 3282 Engine Cooling Fan Clutch

Hayden 3282 Severe Duty Fan Clutch

The Hayden 3282 is an electro-viscous engine cooling fan clutch built for reverse-rotation applications that demand controlled fan engagement. It is a new, non-electronic replacement that meets or exceeds OEM requirements and is built with an aluminum housing for severe-duty truck use.

Key Features

• Brand: Hayden Fan Clutch
• Part number: 3282
• Electro-viscous, reverse-rotation fan clutch
• Severe Duty & Truck Fan Drive style
• Aluminum construction with raw aluminum finish
• Uses original equipment connector and male terminal type
• 6-bolt / 6-mounting-hole design with 5/16-18 hole thread
• Clutch maximum diameter: 7.35 in. (186.7 mm)
• Overall height: 4.34 in. (110.5 mm)
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
• Performance rated

Product Details

Hayden Fan Clutch 3282 is engineered for the cooling system used on 2004-2009 Dodge Ram 2500 and 2004-2009 Dodge Ram 3500 applications listed below. This reverse-rotation electronic fan clutch uses the original equipment connector for a direct-style electrical interface and is built in a severe-duty format for truck cooling demands. The aluminum body, 6-bolt mounting pattern, and 7.35-inch clutch diameter support proper fitment in the specified Ram diesel and heavy-duty cooling setups.

This part cross-references Dorman HELP 46069 and Gates 22331 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, N/A — Reverse Rotation Electronic Fan Clutch; Fan Clutch
• Fits 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, N/A — Reverse Rotation Electronic Fan Clutch; Fan Clutch
• Fits 2004 Dodge Ram 2500, N/A — Reverse Rotation; Electronic Fan Clutch; From 1/4/04; Fan Clutch
• Fits 2004 Dodge Ram 3500, N/A — Reverse Rotation; Electronic Fan Clutch; From 1/4/04; Fan Clutch

Common Cooling System Issues Addressed

• Cooling fan clutch engagement problems on reverse-rotation applications
• Excessive engine temperature under towing or heavy-load conditions
• Fan clutch response issues caused by worn electro-viscous components
• Cooling performance loss from a damaged or failing OEM-style fan clutch
• Fitment concerns when replacing the original electronic fan clutch on Ram heavy-duty trucks

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify reverse-rotation orientation, connector style, bolt pattern, and clutch diameter before installation. This Hayden 3282 uses the original equipment connector and a 6-bolt mounting layout; mounting hardware is not included. Confirm the vehicle’s build date for 2004 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 applications, since fitment begins from 1/4/04.

Quality Assurance

Hayden builds this fan clutch as a new, performance-rated replacement that meets or exceeds OEM specifications. The severe-duty design and aluminum construction support consistent cooling-system service in the listed Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 applications.