I installed the 10" Imperial fan from Autozone which cost about $69. I have
a thermostat ($14.99), but haven't installed it yet. Instead, I am using a
switch wired in the cockpit to turn it off/on whenever I want (switch came
with the fan). I have the annoying guage with N representing Normal.
Leaving the fan on all the time results in the temperature staying
consistently on the cool side of 'N.' I almost reached 'N' yesterday
driving on the interstate in some intense hot humid weather, but it still
did okay. It puts out a nice whirring sound that can't be heard while
driving. It's installed on the front of the radiator blowing inward. I
haven't experimented with turning it off to see what happens. I do not have
a regular mechanical fan installed.
adrian
-----Original Message-----
From ulix [mailto:ulix at u.washington.edu]
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 1:22 AM
To: spridgets
Subject: Electric fan conversion
I want to install an electric fan, mainly to get rid of the fan howl at
higher rpm.
The plan is an 11" pusher fan from Racer Parts Wholesale ($45) mounted
in front of the (downflow) radiator.
If I mount it through the radiator, I would have to break the plastic
zip-tie type mounts every time I want to remove the radiator. The
alternative is to mount it on brackets to the body.
I saw that VB sells an adjustable thermostat for only $15. Has anyone
bought this one? I am wondering how it mounts to the cooling system and
how well it works. Another option is to find a fan switch from a
different car that screws into the temp gauge fitting on the radiator.
Any comments on my plans?
Ulix
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