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06-08-2008, 03:54 PM
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the pollock
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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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06-08-2008, 05:09 PM
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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! Kenny
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06-08-2008, 09:05 PM
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the pollock
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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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06-08-2008, 11:48 PM
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Join Date: May 2000
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Re: electric fan
Short answer: Jeep fan
Part number: CBG4F250 |
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06-09-2008, 09:18 AM
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the pollock
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Re: electric fan
Quote:
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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06-09-2008, 09:18 PM
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Right on the line, baby!
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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. -Todd
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06-09-2008, 09:58 PM
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Re: electric fan
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06-09-2008, 10:15 PM
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Navy Radioman Veteran
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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.
Kenny
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06-09-2008, 11:28 PM
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BAD BOW-Silverado XST
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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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06-17-2008, 09:52 PM
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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. Loco |
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06-17-2008, 10:00 PM
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BAD BOW-Silverado XST
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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. Last edited by gchemist; 06-17-2008 at 10:02 PM. |
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09-03-2008, 12:09 AM
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Re: electric fan
take a look at this site http://www.6066gmcguy.org/ElectricFans.htm
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