Efan Pictures (A semi-how to, about putting Efan on stock shroud)
If it doesn't exist then it doesn't exist. I don't care to look right now because I'm at work. Either way, there is no problem with efans if you do it properly.
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Whats broken: The Electric Cooling Fan control unit’s metal cover may not have the specified corrosion protection. Should this be the case the metal cover will experience an accelerated corrosion process, which may lead to moisture ingress and electrical malfunction.
This is not a problem with electronics. The main reason the problem occurs is because the case rusts then it makes it's way to the electronics. Not the electronics failing on their own.
This is not a problem with electronics. The main reason the problem occurs is because the case rusts then it makes it's way to the electronics. Not the electronics failing on their own.
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Actually when a mechanical fan gets stuck on then it will cool too much and cause the engine to overheat.
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Originally Posted by Flex-A-Lite
Electric fans are not recommended for primary diesel engine cooling when the combined gross vehicle weight (CGVW) exceeds 18,000 pounds (truck, trailer and load)
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I backed my statement up with a post where a MAG did the research on the fan, can you back yours up with something simular?........cricket.....cricket.....cricket... ...Didn't think so.
Well I can't find anything to back my statement. But I did see it somewhere. So no I have nothing to back up what I said about it being harmful to water pumps.
So sit there and get a hard on and try not to make a mess on your keyboard.
So sit there and get a hard on and try not to make a mess on your keyboard.
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"Seized fan clutch causes water pump failure, and causes engine to overheat".......Just curious where you got this type of information?
Wherever you got it, what else have you learned?
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Boooo YAAAAA stupid!
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/d...fan/index.html
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/d...fan/index.html
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Electric fans are not recommended for primary diesel engine cooling when the combined gross vehicle weight (CGVW) exceeds 18,000 pounds (truck, trailer and load)
https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/...gdeOct1907.pdf
2008 F250 SRW 4x4 or 4x2 is 12,500# trailer weight for "bumper style" (meaning hitch obviously) towing
And 15k for 5th wheel.
I couldn't find the CGVW
it looks like you guys are going off on a different subject!! lol
My experience: the fan shroud has to do a lot on how the fan cools. If the shroud and the fan don't match, then it won't "pull" enough air. It doesn't matter if it's an efan or mechanical.
I did a swap on my Astro for a V8 and the biggest problem was to get the fan shroud to match the new configuration and position of the mechanical fan. Finnaly got the Taurus efan / SPAL controller combination (about $150) and has been smooth sailing ever since. Not the cheapest rout, but the correct one. No overheating in Houston TX and towing 2500 lbs.
So I think your fan shroud is incorrect plus the cfm of the fan used might not be enough. You could try "glassing" the gap in between the fan and the shroud too. That way it will "suck"
as much air as it can.
My experience: the fan shroud has to do a lot on how the fan cools. If the shroud and the fan don't match, then it won't "pull" enough air. It doesn't matter if it's an efan or mechanical.
I did a swap on my Astro for a V8 and the biggest problem was to get the fan shroud to match the new configuration and position of the mechanical fan. Finnaly got the Taurus efan / SPAL controller combination (about $150) and has been smooth sailing ever since. Not the cheapest rout, but the correct one. No overheating in Houston TX and towing 2500 lbs.
So I think your fan shroud is incorrect plus the cfm of the fan used might not be enough. You could try "glassing" the gap in between the fan and the shroud too. That way it will "suck"
as much air as it can.
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heres a "kit" for ford power stroke diesels
http://www.jegs.com/p/Flex-a-lite/761953/10002/-1/10117
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diesel power mag dodge kit
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/d...fan/index.html
chevy kit
http://www.northernautoparts.com/Pro...tModelId=16771
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there bob the big 3 have been represented now please go away looser!
ricky i think you could get a electric fan to work for you if you try a little harder. i also think the fan you have is no good.
http://www.jegs.com/p/Flex-a-lite/761953/10002/-1/10117
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diesel power mag dodge kit
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/d...fan/index.html
chevy kit
http://www.northernautoparts.com/Pro...tModelId=16771
pic
there bob the big 3 have been represented now please go away looser!
ricky i think you could get a electric fan to work for you if you try a little harder. i also think the fan you have is no good.
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