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Electric Radiator Fan
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:05 am
by mattawajeep
Looking for a cheapo electric radiator fan for an engine testing stand.
Anyone have anything out there?
Doesn't have to be good, my testing radiator was free, and is huge, so I can piece multiple ones on it.
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:08 am
by iaccocca
I'd look for a Taurus one from the wrecking yard.
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:13 am
by mattawajeep
iaccocca wrote:I'd look for a Taurus one from the wrecking yard.
Yeah, was thinking about running out there today if I have time to see what I can find.
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:17 am
by iaccocca
An auto-Cherokee setup doesn't hardly work on an XJ, but it might serve your purpose too.
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:28 am
by mattawajeep
iaccocca wrote:An auto-Cherokee setup doesn't hardly work on an XJ, but it might serve your purpose too.
Yeah, 3 of those might be enough. If I can't find anything I can be super redneck and just stick a garden hose in the radiator.
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:09 am
by bobracing
How about a household box fan? If you happen to have an extra floating around.
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:23 am
by tobyw
I have a 12" (I think...) electric fan with variable temp controller if you're interested... I had it in my flatty when I did the power steering conversion a couple years ago. Worked fine. $25 for the works?
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:31 am
by mattawajeep
bobracing wrote:How about a household box fan? If you happen to have an extra floating around.
I did think about that, also considered the shop vac, and the air compressor.
tobyw wrote:I have a 12" (I think...) electric fan with variable temp controller if you're interested... I had it in my flatty when I did the power steering conversion a couple years ago. Worked fine. $25 for the works?
That sounds fair, I'm going to need one with a temp controller anyway. I'll see if I can meet up with you tonight, grab the fan and the wheels.
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 6:16 am
by Chrispy
I have a couple taurus fans how soon you need one. I will be home this week then saturday morning we leave for vacation for a week.
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:58 am
by mattawajeep
Chrispy wrote:I have a couple taurus fans how soon you need one. I will be home this week then saturday morning we leave for vacation for a week.
I think one of those would work great for the gladiator itself. Is either one a two speed fan?
Don't need it real soon, the little one I got from toby might be enough since stuff on the test stand won't be under load. You gonna be around for the next meeting?
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 9:05 am
by Chrispy
mattawajeep wrote:Chrispy wrote:I have a couple taurus fans how soon you need one. I will be home this week then saturday morning we leave for vacation for a week.
I think one of those would work great for the gladiator itself. Is either one a two speed fan?
Don't need it real soon, the little one I got from toby might be enough since stuff on the test stand won't be under load. You gonna be around for the next meeting?
No were leaving Aug 3 and will be back on 10th.
Yes two speed
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:27 am
by mattawajeep
Chrispy wrote:No were leaving Aug 3 and will be back on 10th.
Yes two speed
How much you want for one of them? If you PM me your address I can give my brother some cash and have him pick it up for me Thursday or Friday.
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:48 pm
by RoyBoy
I have a dual fan set up off a 2005 dodge magnum, one fan is damaged, but you could cut it down to one fan. you are welcome to it if you want it
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 9:19 pm
by mattawajeep
RoyBoy wrote:I have a dual fan set up off a 2005 dodge magnum, one fan is damaged, but you could cut it down to one fan. you are welcome to it if you want it
I think I'm set, got the one from Toby, and the taurus fan from Chris. Thanks though!