Topic: Electric fan measurements.

[LOL @ IFS]

I don't have access to my truck at the moment, but I found a 14" electric fan for $45, shipped.  Thing is, it's 2.5" thick.  Will this fit between the engine and radiator in an '81?

Thanks!  I can't wait to get back so I can work on my junk.   

[TheCookieMonster]

that should fit....there is quite a bit of room in there

[LOL @ IFS [OP]]

Thanks for the info! 

[TheCookieMonster]

 

[DeadlyPeace]

I have a 3 core radiator in my 85 and my e-fan is about 2.5" wide also and I've about 3/4" to spare so you should be fine.

BTW what's the CFM rating on the fan you're looking at? I don't remember, but I think the min on a TOY is around 1,800 cfm. Anyone?

[LOL @ IFS [OP]]

Permacool says 1600 CFM for a four cylinder, and it's a good thing I found that before I bought the fan.  I found a 14" Procomp fan for less that flows 2000 CFM.  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PROCOMP-14-INCH-ELECTRIC-RADIATOR-COOLING-FAN-14-BLADE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33600QQihZ016QQitemZ260233795744QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[spc mike]

Hey lol@ifs, did you end up getting that fan?? did it work out ok? let me know, because iam about to buy that same fan!

[emsvitil]

Get the biggest fan that will fit...............

[OOPS]

Get the biggest fan that will fit...............

Or if it is one of those fans that zip-ties flat to the radiator make a fan shroud for it. It will cool it better.

[spc mike]

thanks for the info guys. Also what brand temp switch are you guys using?? iam looking at the adjustable one from jegs because its inexspensive.

[emsvitil]

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2000903/c-10101/Nty-1/p-2000903/Ntx-mode+matchallpartial/N-10101/tf-Browse/s-10101/Ntk-AllTextSearchGroup?Ntt=thermostat

I'm using this.    Works pretty good.    Looks just like the picture.

[spc mike]

Thanks for the link! at about what temp do you have it kick on at? what the lowest temp it will activate on?

[emsvitil]

Thanks for the link! at about what temp do you have it kick on at? what the lowest temp it will activate on?

No idea on the temp.     I set it so that the needle stays in normal position and so it cycles on and off at idle (about 20% on time at 80 degrees outside).

It has a very large range.   I think it was 100 degrees low, and there was still adjustment left with boiling water (212).      Since it's not in the water, but next to the radiator (or fins depending on how you mount it)  It would tend to be lower than water temp.

[spc mike]

ok thanks!

[aiza22]

I just want to know if how can we measure electric fan? Is it circle?




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[myyota]

I just want to know if how can we measure electric fan? Is it circle?

The fan is round, so you want one that will cover as much of the radiator as possible but not hang over the edges



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