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 radiator fans for 88 Raider?
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02/07/12 02:06 PM
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Is there a direct correlation between the dual radiator fans and the A/C on an 88 Raider? My fans are not working. So, should I be concerned when running the A/C? I'm in Texas and need the A/C more often than not! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" />
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 Re: radiator fans for 88 Raider?
[Re: bar2hunter]
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02/07/12 04:03 PM
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Joined: May 2000
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The small electric fan in the front should come on with the AC compressor. Often the brushes wear out. I replaced mine with a generic that I bought from Summit Racing. It was the same sized fan and I modded the original shroud to get it to bolt in.
Also check your evaporator (under the dash). It can get clogged with pet fur and leaves over the years and reduce your AC's output.
Kevin
Last edited by Kevin C; 02/08/12 03:26 AM.
87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...
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Re: radiator fans for 88 Raider?
[Re: Kevin C]
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02/07/12 07:24 PM
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Also check your evaporator (under the dash). It can get clogged with pet fur and leaves over the years and reduce how well your AC works.
Kevin
When I got the AC up and running in my 4.3 truck, I pulled the evaporator out, and it was filthed up with mud, and dirt, and leaves. It was like a compost pile in there.
87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1
31's..Basically Stock
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Re: radiator fans for 88 Raider?
[Re: Kevin C]
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02/07/12 07:31 PM
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Joined: Nov 2010
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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The small electric fan in the front should come on with the AC compressor. Often the brushes wear out. I replaced mine with a generic that I bought from Summit Racing. IT was the same sized fan and it modded the original shroud to get it to bolt in.
Kevin Thanks!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: radiator fans for 88 Raider?
[Re: LandRaider]
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02/07/12 08:02 PM
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Joined: May 2000
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Also check your evaporator (under the dash). It can get clogged with pet fur and leaves over the years and reduce how well your AC works.
Kevin
When I got the AC up and running in my 4.3 truck, I pulled the evaporator out, and it was filthed up with mud, and dirt, and leaves. It was like a compost pile in there. I think mine had too much dog fur to really be an effective composter.
87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...
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Re: radiator fans for 88 Raider?
[Re: Kevin C]
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02/08/12 02:16 AM
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Joined: Aug 2004
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I replaced mine with a generic that I bought from Summit Racing. IT was the same sized fan and it modded the original shroud to get it to bolt in.Kevin Word of caution. The majority of these universal fans have to be wired to your plug. if you are not careful and reverse the wiring, the fan will work ,but turn in the wrong direction and render it useless.
Over the hill but still climbing.
88 Montero 2.6L auto, manual hubs, cooling fan conversion gps,recurved distributor,LSD Diff.
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