1983 electric cooling fan

Discussion in 'Engine/Drivetrain' started by lucky_brew, Feb 11, 2009.

  1. lucky_brew

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    i need to put an electric cooling fan in my truck. its got a/c and the a/c heats up at idle. plus the fan clutch version is robbing power. i want to kill 2 birds w/ 1 stone so.... i need an electric version.

    i looked on lcengineering and they dont show anything for an 79-83 22r. (84-up and celical only)

    anyone have any suggestions?

    thanks
     
  2. 93Yoter

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    your clutch fan is not robbing power

    get a ford taurus fan, a good fan wiring kit with an temp sensor ie auto kick on, and you should be good to go.
     
  3. lucky_brew

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    correction - its only robbing power when the a/c is on at idle. i can hear it strain when the idle kicks up. i guess straining instead of robbing wouldve been a better term. i figured an electric fan from something else would work. why a taurus? also, how difficult are these temp sensors and such to install? where do i go about getting one? i cant find any info via google regarding an electric fan on a 22r. seems someone has done it...
     

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