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Fitting an electric fan?
spy:
I have an electric fan mounted in front of the radiator that I used to run on constant before I finally replaced the water pump.
I want to remove the original fan completely. Can anyone recommend an electric thermostat type thing that will do the job. Cant seem to find a cheap one online anywhere, best I have found is ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8017821241&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT
Anyone fitted one? Are they crap or is it worth the effort? I want it mainly so it warms up quicker in winter and the fan doesnt chuck water and mud everywhere!
Cheers,
MIke
dave_2A_2.25Turbo:
Wizard's a member on here! Looks like it's a 'very similar' design to the Kenlowe one I've got. simple to fit (slot the sender into the top hose) - run the engine til it reaches the temp you want the fan to come in at, then turn the dial until the fan starts
James.Harwood:
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Can i suggest that if the fan can suck as well as blow you move it to behind the radiator, it may increase the life expectancy of the fan unit, especialy if you are relying on it for cooling. Make sure that there is plenty of clearence between fan and engine, otherwise the two will meet.
A 2 pole switch/ 3 position (off/on/on) is worth having one on as permanent and one for the thermo control. Off for wading, stops wet elecrtics.
Personally running a 16" Pacet on mine, would sugest the 14" to anyone as 16" quite tight to fit (yes it has been through 1 rad after fan and engine met). Air flow from the 14" will be more than sufficient.
Canada Al:
I fitted a kenlow fan to my SIII Swb ,which was great for road work but when I was green laning or off road did not keep up . now I have replaced the old fan and wish I had saved my cash . ....Al
hobbit:
I fitted one of Wizard's temperature switcher in the hybrid, very accurate on the cut in and easy to fit, (two wires) :cry:
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