i have no idea what it came out of,but it kept a 460 cool in a bronco. do i build a shroud or can i hook it up to the rad like the after market stuff?it will be behind the cab eventually. but untill then what do you think?
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electric fan question?
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It seems small to me, but if it worked to keep a 460 cool, I guess it should work if the cooling system is intact.
Mount it as is, as close to the radiator as possible. Already built with a "shroud", the rest of the radiator you want to leave open so air flows through easy as the vehicle is moving.
Mount it as is, as close to the radiator as possible. Already built with a "shroud", the rest of the radiator you want to leave open so air flows through easy as the vehicle is moving.
There is a happy medium, which is why many factory setups use flapper doors in the shrouding if there is room. Pulling more air through a larger area of the radiator is more efficient obviously, which is what a shroud allows. But a full shroud with no "venting" is a bad idea for times when a fan isn't needed, such as cruise.
Mike D
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If possible, why don't you mount the fan in front of the radiator ( or AC condenser ). Use 1/2" x 1/8"flat stock to suspend and support the fan. The flat stock will insure minimal free air restriction. These fans will either push or pull depending how you wire it. Use a toggle switch in your interior to turn on the fan ( also use a relay ). Keep the factory mechanical fan connected. Use the electric fan if the temp guage gets too hot ( heavy traffic, very hot days, etc ). Run it like this for a summer. If it burns out or your temp guage does not come down, you have prevented a serious engine catastrophie.
Personally, I don't think it is enough fan to keep your engine cool. I suggest you measure the width of the radiator, then measure the width of the electric fan housing and look for an additional fan that would fit perfect side by side behind your radiator.
After proving the fan is a benefit ( and not junk ) remove the mechanical fan and securely mount both fans behind the radiator. You will need 2 relays, a circuit breaker and an adjustable thermo switch ( NAPA ) to control the fans.
Personally, I don't think it is enough fan to keep your engine cool. I suggest you measure the width of the radiator, then measure the width of the electric fan housing and look for an additional fan that would fit perfect side by side behind your radiator.
After proving the fan is a benefit ( and not junk ) remove the mechanical fan and securely mount both fans behind the radiator. You will need 2 relays, a circuit breaker and an adjustable thermo switch ( NAPA ) to control the fans.
