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Title: Electric fan
Post by: Liljeepz on February 06, 2007, 04:10:47 PM
Hey I thought there was a walk throw on Electric fans, picking one out and install on this site... I can't seem to find it. Was I mistaking this site for another?
Title: Electric fan
Post by: rwing1 on February 06, 2007, 04:21:28 PM
actually I have read several threads on electric fans or parts to get'em running.  I actually just put together a web page about my install....  be kind though it was my first attempt at a web page!  http://home.maine.rr.com/rwing1/JeepElecFan.html  Picking a fan for me was really just finding one CHEAP that fit the radiator and space available. A trip to the local yard found me a pile of electric fans in a room that they were happy to let me pick through......  found one labeled "late 90's Intrepid" that fit the rough measurments I had taken and a few days later I had it all put it in.
Title: Electric fan
Post by: Jesse-James on February 06, 2007, 05:20:41 PM
There's these two.....

http://www.4bangerjp.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1801
http://www.4bangerjp.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1644

BTW, I see you've become a full fledged member of Great Lakes Jeep Thing. Even got a fancy new title. Congrats!
Title: Re: Electric fan
Post by: C.Redbeardd on November 07, 2009, 12:00:25 AM
Hey, ive been looking through the posts trying to find one on the right electric fan to buy. I thought someone posted one not too long ago with one that was being sold on amazon along with setting up a switch for it? Anywho, cant find it...
Title: Re: Electric fan
Post by: smashcoast on November 07, 2009, 06:56:11 PM
I know the ford Tauraus with the 3.8L V6 i think years 90-95. Easy to find at any pick a part and held on by 2 bolts i think 7/16.

Not sure on the Mark VIII but might be same years.
Title: Re: Electric fan
Post by: C.Redbeardd on November 07, 2009, 09:47:46 PM
how much are they new? and what are my options there?
Title: Re: Electric fan
Post by: smashcoast on November 07, 2009, 09:55:29 PM
Dont know new you would have to call a ford dealer for that and i'm sure it's more than the $35 I paid for at the pick a part.

The fans are in really good condition on those junkyard cars. The ones on e-bay are from the junkyard just cleaned up which you can do with some armor all.
Title: Re: Electric fan
Post by: C.Redbeardd on November 07, 2009, 10:13:41 PM
why would i need to find a ford dealer? Im sure there are after market efans. Im not necessarily looking for a ford. Im well aware of the vastly lower prices at pick a parts, just searching for my options.
Title: Re: Electric fan
Post by: Jeffy on November 07, 2009, 11:25:05 PM
why would i need to find a ford dealer? Im sure there are after market efans. Im not necessarily looking for a ford. Im well aware of the vastly lower prices at pick a parts, just searching for my options.
The Ford fans are some of the best.  Not only are they easy to find in salvage yard but they're cheap and last a long time.  The MK8 fan is a monster even when in low-speed.  The Taurus fan is no slouch either.
Title: Re: Electric fan
Post by: chardrc on November 08, 2009, 05:58:11 PM
autozone has them new but at nearly $200 i took my "chances" with the $10 used one at the autoyard..
Title: Re: Electric fan
Post by: C.Redbeardd on November 08, 2009, 06:05:50 PM
damn, ya i dont normally like to pay more in gas to get there and pay less for the stupid thing. haha
Title: Re: Electric fan
Post by: radark1 on November 21, 2009, 11:09:44 AM
E-bay has them (Taurus 3.8) for around $45 plus $15 shipping. Company is in Florida...just ordered one...will advise more when I get it and try to put it on. Not sure what all comes with it...but 4WeelParts.com has the switch assembly for around $75 if I recall.
Title: Re: Electric fan
Post by: sharpxmen on November 21, 2009, 11:54:40 AM
E-bay has them (Taurus 3.8) for around $45 plus $15 shipping. Company is in Florida...just ordered one...will advise more when I get it and try to put it on. Not sure what all comes with it...but 4WeelParts.com has the switch assembly for around $75 if I recall.
$49 or so adjustable at summitracing.com is a better deal. just type "fan switch" in the search
Title: Re: Electric fan
Post by: sharpxmen on November 21, 2009, 07:07:57 PM
$49 or so adjustable at summitracing.com is a better deal. just type "fan switch" in the search

here's the link, it's actually cheaper than that but you need to add shipping
it's from Hayden automotive, adjustable 160F-210F and comes with harness and relay
thread in type probe $46
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HDA-3651/

or thru radiator fins probe even better price $36, same specs
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HDA-3647/

 
Title: Re: Electric fan
Post by: Jeffy on November 21, 2009, 07:10:04 PM
This is what I use.  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00029J3ZW/ref=ox_ya_oh_product  $26
Title: Re: Electric fan
Post by: dwtaylorpdx on November 24, 2009, 12:49:02 AM
I've used the same one as jeffy works great.

I just slide the temp probe through the fins right under the upper retrun hose neck of the radiator.
Dave.