iverger
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My clutch fan was going bad so I did a little digging and decided to try an electric fan conversion. A big thanks goes to FordF250HDXLT on the "other" board for some great research info.
I used a 2003 Windstar dual fan setup and fit it inside the existing shroud. Trimmed a little plastic from both the old and new shrouds, riveted them together and used a little aluminum sheeting to close it in. I also used a Derale 16749 controller and added 1 additional 30 amp relay for the second fan. The controller gives me adjustable temp ranges up to 240 degrees and an A/C override. Total cost was somewhere around $100 for the fans, controller, wiring and all.
The verdict is still out on performance, it will likely be a while before I pull anything heavy.
I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking.
Wired and painted
I used the shroud as a terminal block for easy in/out in the future. The 4 posts from left to right are -12v, Key on, A/C and +12v. You don't see it here, but I also added a small switch to the A/C circuit just above the connectors to disable the fans in the colder months when the defrost is running and I don't need the cooling.
Close up of the controller (a little to close). I think I'm going to have to relocate this though because it's way to hot for longevity.
I realize I don't have any pics of the installed product. I'll have to add those.
Bob
I used a 2003 Windstar dual fan setup and fit it inside the existing shroud. Trimmed a little plastic from both the old and new shrouds, riveted them together and used a little aluminum sheeting to close it in. I also used a Derale 16749 controller and added 1 additional 30 amp relay for the second fan. The controller gives me adjustable temp ranges up to 240 degrees and an A/C override. Total cost was somewhere around $100 for the fans, controller, wiring and all.
The verdict is still out on performance, it will likely be a while before I pull anything heavy.
I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking.
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Wired and painted
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I used the shroud as a terminal block for easy in/out in the future. The 4 posts from left to right are -12v, Key on, A/C and +12v. You don't see it here, but I also added a small switch to the A/C circuit just above the connectors to disable the fans in the colder months when the defrost is running and I don't need the cooling.
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Close up of the controller (a little to close). I think I'm going to have to relocate this though because it's way to hot for longevity.
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I realize I don't have any pics of the installed product. I'll have to add those.
Bob