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Old 08-29-2012, 10:39 PM   #1
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Radiator fan can you have too many...

I was looking at add an electric IN FRONT of the radiator. I want to keep my mechanical fan.
I don't have room to add it behind (engine side), and I don't want to "replace" the mechanical, with the electric.

Was just looking for thought and opinions, on having both.
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Old 08-29-2012, 11:08 PM   #2
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Re: Radiator fan can you have too many...

It would help to know what reason you need the fan for. Are you trying to cure a symptom and not a cause with your cooling system? In all honesty, going electric only on the back is the best option, but can also be expesnive. Putting a pusher fan on is very inefficient, but can help a little.
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Old 08-30-2012, 12:03 AM   #3
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Re: Radiator fan can you have too many...

^^ That's what I'm wondering also.... are you trying to fix a problem, or prevent a possible problem from ever happening, or....? If the cooling system is in good working order (maybe a 4-row radiator), has the right fan shroud, and a good 7-blade clutch fan (with maybe a HD clutch), the truck should never run hot.
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