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Old 06-08-2008, 03:54 PM   #1
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electric fan

anyoen know the reccomended or "most inexpensive" way to ditch my direct drive fan for a good electric fan?

i have an 83 with a 350 =-)
im always millign arond in there and clipped my sleeve wiht the fan the other day and now in im just kinda tired of it..
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Old 06-08-2008, 05:09 PM   #2
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Re: electric fan

Check my post in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294577

Inexpensive and works great!

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Old 06-08-2008, 09:05 PM   #3
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Re: electric fan

thhhaannk you
i thought i would just put this out here
i lov eyou all and all your advice it gives me new ways to torture my wife..
i paid for her college and now she's paying for my truck ha ha ha
yeahhy!
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Old 06-08-2008, 11:48 PM   #4
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Re: electric fan

Short answer: Jeep fan
Part number: CBG4F250
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Old 06-09-2008, 09:18 AM   #5
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Re: electric fan

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Short answer: Jeep fan
Part number: CBG4F250
quiick question though..
through the other threads they kept sayign thery were going to put on the temp switch and relay
is it worth it?
(well i now it will be if my wife ever drive the truck)
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Old 06-09-2008, 09:18 PM   #6
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Re: electric fan

There's a great recipe in the FAQ. Here's the link:

Shifty's electric fan set up

I plan to follow that when I get 'round tuit.

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Old 06-09-2008, 09:58 PM   #7
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Re: electric fan

Just did a search for that fan and came up with this

http://www.wjjeeps.com/tsb/recall_f25.pdf
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Old 06-09-2008, 10:15 PM   #8
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Re: electric fan

the fan I got is the updated version of the fan that was recalled. Same part number as the original though. I got the relay too so I wouldn't have to have a switch in the cab.

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Old 06-09-2008, 11:28 PM   #9
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Re: electric fan

I have a painless wiring harness. The sensor in the passengerside head. Works great. No hassel. I may put in an override switch for highway driving.
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Old 06-17-2008, 09:52 PM   #10
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Re: electric fan

Well,

I bought two ten inches fans from ebay, two adjustable thermostat then had a tin shop create a custom frame and bracket. About $100 or so.

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Old 06-17-2008, 10:00 PM   #11
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Re: electric fan

I run dual 14" fans and they suck! A 145 amp alternator too. The fans are just too small for my ZZ4 and A/C. I'm switching to a dual speed singe fan. Options include: Viper, Mark VIII, Taurus, or Jeep fans. An adjustable control with speed adjustments is ideal. The controler applies power per temperature readings. 50% power at low temps or near operating temps, full speed at high temps or preset.

http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2...cfan/index.php

I think mine would work if they had a shroud.
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Old 09-03-2008, 12:09 AM   #12
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take a look at this site http://www.6066gmcguy.org/ElectricFans.htm
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