[Shotimes] Radiator Fan Motor Woes

[Herman Anker]

There are powerful aftermarked fans out there. I am running a 12inch "Perma Cool HP" in my ATX. A 14" version goes into the MTX. That is the way to go if bearings are gone on original fan.



"Robert A. Pittman, Jr." wrote:

> If it's not one thing, it's another.
>
> My 90MTX was running hot.  Radiator ended up busting a seam due to age and
> corrosion, etc.  Made for a lot of excitement when it went.  Anyway,
> replaced the rad.  Car is running nice and cool as long as it's moving.  In
> traffic, it heats up.
>
> Put the A/C on MAX, fan didn't come on.  Unplugged the wiring harness from
> the fan motor at the IRCM.  Switched on A/C to MAX, VOM shows voltage going
> out of the IRCM to the fan.  Cleaned contacts on connection.  Still no joy
> with fan.
>
> I'm guessing the brushes are shot.   Seems to be a common problem.  So far,
> all I've been able to turn up is a replacement fan, motor, and shroud from
> FPN for $200.   If anybody knows of any alternatives, I'd love to hear them.
>
> Thanks for y'alls help.
>
> Rob
> 90MTX, 110K
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