Efan Pictures (A semi-how to, about putting Efan on stock shroud)
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Efan Pictures (A semi-how to, about putting Efan on stock shroud)
I started off with just a regular old efan....
All I used were 8 1/4" bolts, 16 1/4" washers, and 8 1/4" nuts, and 1/4" strap metal.
I cut the metal to length of the shroud, drilled a hole in each end of the metal and bolted it straight to the shroud.
Then I marked and drilled holes in the metal for the efan to sit. If you do it the way I did, you have to make sure the fan is on the inside (meaning as far in as possible) otherwise you won't clear the pullies.
Bolted her up and wired...and she's done :)
It didn't work for me, I overheated the 1st time I towed my 3k# trailer...but it most likely will work for anyone who doesn't tow.
All I used were 8 1/4" bolts, 16 1/4" washers, and 8 1/4" nuts, and 1/4" strap metal.
I cut the metal to length of the shroud, drilled a hole in each end of the metal and bolted it straight to the shroud.
Then I marked and drilled holes in the metal for the efan to sit. If you do it the way I did, you have to make sure the fan is on the inside (meaning as far in as possible) otherwise you won't clear the pullies.
Bolted her up and wired...and she's done :)
It didn't work for me, I overheated the 1st time I towed my 3k# trailer...but it most likely will work for anyone who doesn't tow.
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I'm actually not running it at all anymore, I ran it for 2 days or so. Then I overheated towing my trailer...no thanks!
I just had it directly wired to a switch, I don't mind at all, it would be on anyway all the time b/c of the AC. I haven't drove with my AC off in my truck almost since I got it.
I just had it directly wired to a switch, I don't mind at all, it would be on anyway all the time b/c of the AC. I haven't drove with my AC off in my truck almost since I got it.
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You can probably get by with that in MI, but not anywhere from central to southern US. I've tried that set up (and a few others), and they just will not keep the truck cool...especially when towing. I've got an 18" jeep fan that I plan to mount in the stock shroud when I get a chance. A friend runs one on his 2wd, and says it does a great job.
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An electric fan is fine for towing, you just have to size the fan properly. A Taurus fan would have done fine with a load, espically on a Ranger.
Originally Posted by 04blackedge
Good write-up. I need to pick up a Taurus fan and do this.
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Just recently I took a trip to alabama in a ranger with a mechanical fan towing about 2500lbs. The tranny ran from 160-200 degrees the whole time without an issue what so ever. Its got fresh fluid too, I used to get worried when it went over 160 on the efan, screw that I wont start worrying until its over 200 now.
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Just recently I took a trip to alabama in a ranger with a mechanical fan towing about 2500lbs. The tranny ran from 160-200 degrees the whole time without an issue what so ever. Its got fresh fluid too, I used to get worried when it went over 160 on the efan, screw that I wont start worrying until its over 200 now.
I HAVE hit 180 before, but that was up a grade, and I wasn't worrying about it.
I hit 210 with the efan...screw that!
In the city (w/o trailer) I'm at 150 consistenly, sometimes 165.
In the city towing I"ll get up to 165-180. Over 180 I start to worry. But I neve rhave EVER had a problem with the mechanical fan...just like good old faithful or something for me!
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Just look at the components of an e-fan setup that can fail:
1) Fan electric motor
2) Wiring and connectors
3) fuse & fuse holder
4) e-fan controller (which has a relay)
5) temp sensor
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But running a electric will increase the life of the water pump. If a relay or anything goes out it is easy to change. A water pump is not a easy change.
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Originally Posted by Takeda
The mechanical setup will be way more reliable than any e-fan setup!
Just look at the components of an e-fan setup that can fail:
1) Fan electric motor
2) Wiring and connectors
3) fuse & fuse holder
4) e-fan controller (which has a relay)
5) temp sensor
Just look at the components of an e-fan setup that can fail:
1) Fan electric motor
2) Wiring and connectors
3) fuse & fuse holder
4) e-fan controller (which has a relay)
5) temp sensor
So Bob is saying someone needs to come up with a pnumatic vehicle with NO electrical parts what so ever.
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It is no use, Bob thinks he knows all and no one else knows anything. You are correct in your thinking.
So by what you are saying, the electrical systems in ALL vehicles are not reliable? They all have electric motors, wiring and connectors, fuses, fuse holders, relay's, and temp sensors. Bet you didn't think of that did ya smarty pants.
So Bob is saying someone needs to come up with a pnumatic vehicle with NO electrical parts what so ever.
So by what you are saying, the electrical systems in ALL vehicles are not reliable? They all have electric motors, wiring and connectors, fuses, fuse holders, relay's, and temp sensors. Bet you didn't think of that did ya smarty pants.
So Bob is saying someone needs to come up with a pnumatic vehicle with NO electrical parts what so ever.
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The e-fan won't affect the water pump, most of the stress on the water pump seal and bearing comes from the pulley & belt which is still needed with the e-fan.
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You engine wont over heat if you have the proper efan. Get a clue and move on Bob, you WILL NEVER be right on this argument.
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