Thinking v2
Now an XLT in Colorado
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From: Colorado
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From: CA near Frisco
I think I FINALLY figured out how to unsub this thread, but im the meantime, I've enjoyed it too much.
The electric fan concept; is it to cool more evenly in slow traffic/idling? To save HP? I recently put a new thermoclutch on my 5.4 '01 and a 2" deep radiator vs the 1.25"(?) it had. With a 3.35 rear end, my rpms tend to be low, but the beast is not otherwise burdened.
The electric fan concept; is it to cool more evenly in slow traffic/idling? To save HP? I recently put a new thermoclutch on my 5.4 '01 and a 2" deep radiator vs the 1.25"(?) it had. With a 3.35 rear end, my rpms tend to be low, but the beast is not otherwise burdened.
The Taurus fan came on the 3.8 Liter versions of the following: (These are 2 speed motors)
FORD TAURUS 1989-1995
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1989-1994
MERCURY SABLE 1989-1995
The Cougar fan came on the following, and I do believe this was both the 3.8 and 4.6 motors: (These are 2 speed motors)
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1994-1997
MERCURY COUGAR 1994-1997
This is the same fan shroud, and fan - but different motor: (Variable Speed Motor)
LINCOLN MARK VIII 1993-1998
------ In fact, I am using a 97 Cougar shroud and electronics, and a 98 Mark VIII fan blade. The shroud has the same p/n, and so does the blade itself.
FORD TAURUS 1989-1995
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1989-1994
MERCURY SABLE 1989-1995
The Cougar fan came on the following, and I do believe this was both the 3.8 and 4.6 motors: (These are 2 speed motors)
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1994-1997
MERCURY COUGAR 1994-1997
This is the same fan shroud, and fan - but different motor: (Variable Speed Motor)
LINCOLN MARK VIII 1993-1998
------ In fact, I am using a 97 Cougar shroud and electronics, and a 98 Mark VIII fan blade. The shroud has the same p/n, and so does the blade itself.
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From: Utah
I've been wanting to do it for several years. I have reason to suspect the clutch fan (yes, I've replaced it with a new Hayden unit too) is causing my A/C high pressure side to rise at idle because it's not cooling the condenser well enough. My truck is also one of the few Gen 10's with a metal fan. It doesn't have one iota of an overheating issue.
I need to remove a bunch of stuff on the front of the motor, so I may as well just knock it out while it's apart.
I need to remove a bunch of stuff on the front of the motor, so I may as well just knock it out while it's apart.
