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electric fans #771583 12/12/06 04:09 PM

Joined: Dec 2006

Posts: 54

north texas

aptech

Getting the Wheeling Fever

I recently discovered my cluct on the rad fan is not working. I'm thinking on switching to an electric fan. can ya'll give some advice on the subjsect.
thanks

Re: electric fans [Re: aptech] #771584 12/12/06 04:22 PM

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Manitoba, Canada

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Here is my taurus instal. Its pretty much like everyone elses.

http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showf...40942&fpart=1&PHPSESSID=

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89 v6 SWB truck "BLACK BEAUTY" EB valves, P&P head 30 over.
95 FZJ80. Lifted. locked and rollin on 33s (my dream machine)

Re: electric fans [Re: Rauch_Off_Road] #771585 12/13/06 05:19 AM

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north texas

aptech

Getting the Wheeling Fever

ok but is that the best electric fan to install?

Re: electric fans [Re: aptech] #771586 12/13/06 06:32 AM

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Manitoba, Canada

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imho yes.

(aka suprathepeg, aka Sean)
89 v6 SWB truck "BLACK BEAUTY" EB valves, P&P head 30 over.
95 FZJ80. Lifted. locked and rollin on 33s (my dream machine)

Re: electric fans [Re: aptech] #771587 12/13/06 07:33 AM

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N. California. USA

4Crawler

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Pretty easy to fix the fan clutch, I put in a new Aisin clutch in mine a few years ago and its been working fine. Figuring the original one lasted over 15 years, this one will probably do the same. I had a Flex-a-lite fan but went back to the fan clutch for the simplicity and reliability. I did run a Napa replacement clutch and that thing lasted about 1 year before spalltering the entire engine compartment with sticky silicone oil. Still trying to clean that stuff off.

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Re: electric fans [Re: 4Crawler] #771588 12/13/06 07:34 PM

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Manitoba, Canada

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Yea the clutch is hard to beat for simplicity. My electric fan cured an overheat at idle problem I had which is mostly to do with an old rad but it does prove that an electric fan performs better at low engine speeds. I have heard a few people say they had the clutch fan explode on the 3.0 which has a lot to do with the fan bracket and heavy fan itself.

Its your choice but for the 3.0 I don't think there is a better mod then the e-fan.

(aka suprathepeg, aka Sean)
89 v6 SWB truck "BLACK BEAUTY" EB valves, P&P head 30 over.
95 FZJ80. Lifted. locked and rollin on 33s (my dream machine)

Re: electric fans [Re: Rauch_Off_Road] #771589 12/14/06 12:48 AM

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Posts: 3,568

Grass Valley, CA

Snowtoy

Roll Me Over

A buddy of mine had one of the 3.0 fans grenade on an employee at his shop. The owner brough the truck in do to the noise it was making, they opened the hood and listened, as they stepped back it blew apart.

I like the Black Magic fan, it comes with its own shroud and bolts to the radiator fan support rather than the radiator like most aftermarket fans. It also comes with everything needed for automatic operation. The fans run about $240 from Summit Racing.

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Re: electric fans [Re: Snowtoy] #771590 12/14/06 03:45 AM

Joined: Nov 2003

Posts: 268

Htown, TX

1FastSS

Mudrunner

Black Magic fan here....About 8 years now. I replaced the mechanical thermostat on it when it failed with an electronic one (Hayden) for about $50. Works better and it's easier to adjust. I also added an LED light on the dash so I can see when it's on or off. I have it adjusted so it stays off if going over 40mph or so (unless the A/C is on). I think the electric fans takes a load off the water pump bracket and will enable it to last longer.

Good luck.

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Re: electric fans [Re: 1FastSS] #771591 12/14/06 04:47 AM

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Old Town, Maine

1986xtracab Offline

Mudrunner

Plus using and electric fan frees up about 12 hp IIRC

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