[BaadAssGremlins] Electric fan

["dkaunisto" <dave@xxxxxxxx>]

I installed an electric fan in my 72 Gremlin over the weekend.  Didn't 
really need to but looked like a fun project.  Remember to use a LOW 
profile fan - first one I tried from a Taurus didn't fit because the 
fan motor hit the pulley.  I ended up using a 2 speed low profile fan 
from a 3.8L Taurus ($16 at the junkyard) and there is still very 
little clearance - had to shift the fan & shroud as far to the 
driver's side of the radiator as I could.  I spent a few extra bucks 
on a Flex-a-Lite variable speed fan controller.  It starts the fan out 
at a low speed and gradually builds up to 60%.  If the engine 
continues to heat up the fan will kick up to 100%.  I put a small 
light inside so I know when it is on, along with a manual on-switch.  
I'm still playing with the controller to determine when the fan should 
actually turn on, but it seems like it will never come on during 
normal driving.  Much quieter operation also.  Didn't have any real 
problems installing it, I'll try to post some pictures.  Let me know 
if you have any questions.

Dave
72 Gremlin X 304





 
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