Topic: Electric Fan Installation

[llondono12]

Well I just finished introducing myself on the other topic and started looking into replacing the fan thats there right now with an electric one and came across this website http://www.creeperjeepers.org/Electric%20fan%20install%20in%20a%202.5L%20TJ.html I will probably be doing it within the next 2 weekends so ill post up pictures and how everything went. hope it helps.

[Jeffy]

Several of us are already running the FoMoCo fans.  Some are using the Taurus while I'm running the even larger Lincoln MK VIII.  I haven't even bothered setting up the HS circuit since the LS is plenty fast.

I did a quickie write-up http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php?topic=3781.0

You might also want to look into this thread http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php?topic=400.0, as well.

[oldjeep]

Several of us are already running the FoMoCo fans.  Some are using the Taurus while I'm running the even larger Lincoln MK VIII.  I haven't even bothered setting up the HS circuit since the LS is plenty fast.

I did a quickie write-up http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php?topic=3781.0

You might also want to look into this thread http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php?topic=400.0, as well.

Out of curiosity, how much are you guys paying for these lincoln/taurus fans?   The reason I ask is that you can get brand new 2950 cfm metal bladed permacool fans for around $120 and not have to worry about junkyard electronics.

[Jeffy]

Out of curiosity, how much are you guys paying for these lincoln/taurus fans?   The reason I ask is that you can get brand new 2950 cfm metal bladed permacool fans for around $120 and not have to worry about junkyard electronics.

$23

[Mr_Random]

AH! I hate this stupid middle-of-the-desert town! If I even find a working fan (taurus or lincoln mk VIII), it's $60+

Same story for pretty much everything else... ah...

There is one JY that may have a good (cheap) 136A alt from a ZJ, but I think it will require some modification of the lower bracket arm?

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know how big the stock XJ/ZJ 4.0, or ZJ v8 electric fan is? The shrouds on them aren't as square as the taurus or lincon (or so I've heard) and I imagine would be more fitting of my XJ.

[jfrabat]

Out of curiosity, how much are you guys paying for these lincoln/taurus fans?   The reason I ask is that you can get brand new 2950 cfm metal bladed permacool fans for around $120 and not have to worry about junkyard electronics.

$28

[oldjeep]

car-part.com doesn't seem to be any good at locating fans, and the upull has none.  So I grabbed one of the recommended Lincoln fans off ebay today.  Just need to get a thermo control and relay for it.

[oldjeep]

Lincoln fan just showed up and I doubt that it will fit.  Didn't realize how fat that fan package is.

[Jeffy]

Lincoln fan just showed up and I doubt that it will fit.  Didn't realize how fat that fan package is.

Fits my radiator fine...   

[oldjeep]

Fits my radiator fine...   

My motor is sitting 7" closer to the radiator than yours

[Jeffy]

My motor is sitting 7" closer to the radiator than yours

The fan isn't 7" deep.  You can shave off 1" from the lip to make it more snug as well.

[oldjeep]

The fan isn't 7" deep.  You can shave off 1" from the lip to make it more snug as well.

I'll be taking a close look at it, but the fan is about 5.5" deep and that is almost exactly how much space there is between my radiator and crank pulley.  One requirement I have with a fan is that I be able to drop the motor back enough to pull the transmission without having to take the fan off.

If it doesn't fit, I'll just get a Hi-perf perma cool like I had on the last jeep and use the lincoln fan for the 460 in my streetrod.  They are only 3.75" deep.

[jfrabat]

Mine is not more than 3 or 4 inches deep (and I think it was more like 3, but I am in Argentina and cannot check at this time; be glad to check for you once I get back to Miami next week).

[Bluemoon]

hey guys how are ya! Havent posted in awhile, but have checked the site a few times as this site is extremely helpful for us 4 bangers. You guys rock    Went to Hillz n Hollerz last weekend and for the most part was a blast.  Good trails and lots of mud. One of the jeeps in the club got stuck in a creek bed sitting on a hornets nest with the sides off and back rolled up, needless to say the entire family felt the wrath of the angry    . But anyways my point to this post i was at a spot on a hill where could have used a little more engine boost (one of the 6cylinder drivers made a comment of 4 pelicans and need some goose, or sumthn like that) and from the previous posts a electric fan would give more engine rev. This maybe what im looking for as i already have the performance chip, throttle body, and kn air intake. Found one of these on ebay and wandering if it would work
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LINCOLN-ELECTRIC-RADIATOR-COOLING-FAN-TAURUS-JEEP-ROD_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em14Q2el1318QQhashZitem330252723809QQitemZ330252723809

Later

[oldjeep]

That's the one I bought.  SHould work fine for a 4 cyl in the factory location