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jjtackleberry · 08-29-2012, 10:39 PM

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.

78bronzechariot · 08-29-2012, 11:08 PM

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.

**Stocker** · 08-30-2012, 12:03 AM

^^ 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.

08-29-2012, 10:39 PM	#1
jjtackleberry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: kansas Posts: 306	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. __________________ '71 Chevy LWB all OG '86 Chevy LWB all OG It's all a matter of perception

08-29-2012, 11:08 PM	#2
78bronzechariot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Red Bud, IL (Home) Newton, IL (Shop) Posts: 301	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.

08-30-2012, 12:03 AM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,594	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. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay



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