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Old 03-15-2012, 06:24 AM   #1
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Electric fans behind grille?

Right now my '73 doesn't even have a fan clutch and I want to replace the belt driven fan with electrics. I'm wondering if I can put "pusher" fans in between the grille and radiator, instead of using "puller" fans on the back of the radiator? Has anybody done this?
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Old 03-15-2012, 11:11 AM   #2
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Re: Electric fans behind grille?

It can be done, but its not as efficient. The fans tend to restrict the airflow a small percent.
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Old 03-16-2012, 06:37 PM   #3
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Re: Electric fans behind grille?

what he said^. ive got the pullers in my '86 burban and they work great! any reason you dont want to use the pullers?
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Old 03-16-2012, 09:16 PM   #4
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Re: Electric fans behind grille?

I used them on my 82 without any problems, not sure about the space between grille and rad on a 73 though.
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