Electric Fans Conversion from other makes / models

[84TD]

I am making a trip to the pick n pull this weekend or next. One of the things on my list is electric fans. For those of you that have done this already, what makes and models should I be looking for to grab a setup from?

Did you wire from a manual switch or use a thermostat? My truck runs fine now without a fan at all so I was thinking a manual switch to a relay but if I can find a way to use I thermostat to turn on at 200* that's not too expensive I would.

 

[FORDF250HDXLT]

iv got a helpful write up over at FTE that should give you some ideas:
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ooling-for-the-6-9l-7-3l-navistar-diesel.html

i was inspired for my swap from this sites tech section though.so be sure to check them out! two nice ones.for both size radiators are here.
actually i should probably copy this thread here and see if Mel and friends would slide it into the tech section too so it's also here.
edit,it is done;
http://www.oilburners.net/forums/sh...ine-Cooling-For-The-6-9l-7-3l-Navistar-Diesel

 

[riotwarrior]

I am making a trip to the pick n pull this weekend or next. One of the things on my list is electric fans. For those of you that have done this already, what makes and models should I be looking for to grab a setup from?

Did you wire from a manual switch or use a thermostat? My truck runs fine now without a fan at all so I was thinking a manual switch to a relay but if I can find a way to use I thermostat to turn on at 200* that's not too expensive I would.

If you look in the TECH section you will see some E fan conversions and be able to make choices based on what you read in those threads.

 

[Oog]

Pusher fans:

MB (Mercedes benz) 80-90's, they have a mechanical puller/elec pusher. Make sure you get the engine side wire connector if you want it plug and play. MB's connectors can be disassembled, and resoldered (bullet-style) to deal with the biodegradeable wire harness.

BMW: usually smaller, so you can fit 1-2 in a row along the bottom of the radiator.

Puller: **** Toreass: 90's, get one with the three wire plug, it's a two speed fan. Those keep Jeeps cool, and Jeeps are notorious for running hot.

Jeep Cherokee 87-99, elec puller. They're smaller, about the size of the BMW fan, and you can put 1-2 in a row along the bottom. pull quite a lot of air for their size, but do draw some pretty high amp numbers.
Jeep Grand Cherokee 99-04: elec puller, large fan, takes up most of the radiator real estate, relatively thin (in 99-04s they had elec stock, mechanical optional for tow package). Relatively unreliable, but do pull quite some air.

I'll update as I remember more.

 

[84TD]

I checked the inventory online and there is only 1 aerostar which sounds like the best option but it might not have the fans still. It would be better for me to make a puller setup because my front opening is quite a bit smaller my rad since it was made to hold the smaller v8 rad. That way I could get it to pull air through the whole rad instead of just the center.

 

[franklin2]

Make sure your alternator is up to the task. The stock one on these trucks can't really handle the "good" fans that really move a lot of air. You may need to do a 3g swap while doing the fans also.

 

[kc0stp]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/gene...taurus-fan-taurus-fan-better-application.html IMHO 2 of those bad boys in a custom shroud and your good to go (and can easily get relays/wiring, just need a switch)

 

[lotzagoodstuff]

Do a search on the Lincoln Mark XIII fans, similar to Taurus/Sable but flow more and draw less current.

 

[eastsideauto]

I believe I read somewhere that the fans(s) from a Ford Windstar work great. Anyone have any experience with them. They are quite plentiful at my local pull-a-part.

 

[iverger]

The windstar fans pull similar CFM's to our manual fans. That's what I use and they work very well. Read FORDF250's post above and follow the links, he covers it in spades.

 

[riotwarrior]

The windstar fans pull similar CFM's to our manual fans. That's what I use and they work very well. Read FORDF250's post above and follow the links, he covers it in spades.

I have heard similar info to on Windstar fans, I have one sitting here its damn impressive for what it is. I've got one slightly bigger too ROFL

 

[02x72]

I used a fan from an 04 Windstar on my '90. Didn't reuse the old shroud, instead just mounted the new fans directly to the radiator with four bolts. I didn't wire the motors to come on independently, since the only time they are really on is when the A/C is on, and I want all I can get over the condensor. They work really well, fit nicely and do a good job of cooling.

 

[jaluhn83]

FWD Volvos used a pretty good size fan too, though it's a single large diameter one rather than 2 smaller and thus might be harder to fit.