Another electric fan question.

[TACAMO]

Hi. I'm trying to put an electric fan in my 84 CJ7 I6. The Taurus fan did not fit (water pump). So I ordered a Contour fan from Napa, and I'm paranoid!! Just want to make sure I got the one one. Here's the link: Store Locator | NAPA Online



Thanks, Bryce H

 

[dauntless89]

that's the right one. my impression is it's supposed to fit just fine.

i've got a contour shroud, but i need a new grille and radiator before it'll fit.

 

[TACAMO]

Why does it not fit with your radiator? Just curious.

 

[dauntless89]

i have an early-model Jeep. there's about 8 inches of shroud in front of the 16x17" radiator, and i have about 2.5" between my water pump pulley and the radiator.



i plan to switch to a late-model grille and radiator soon so i can fit the Contour fans.

 

[TACAMO]

ohh I see. All right thanks. I post some pics once I get it in to help anyone in the future.

 

[TACAMO]

All right, just got the contour fan installed. Now regarding the wiring, what do you guys/gals think about hooking it up to the coolant temp switch. A link to the switch: http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/coolant.htm

THANKS, Bryce H

 

[73CJ]

That switch turns on at 135 deg. Your fan will run when ever it's warm. Most use a adjustable temp switch.

Check out his link:

InAJeep.Com - Installing A Ford Taurus Electric Fan In A Jeep CJ

 

[dauntless89]

i wouldn't. having the fan turn on at 135 won't do you any good because coolant isn't even circulating through the radiator until 180 or so.

mine's currently set up with an adjustable probe sensor that installs in the radiator fins. it's got a built-in relay and two fan power leads. i currently have it set to turn on at 204, so the fan only turns on if passive airflow through the radiator isn't getting the job done.

Instructions (PDF)

available at autozone, $35:

Compressor Works/Electric Fan Thermostat (733647) | AutoZone.com

 

[IOPort51]

I found a 180 deg switch that threads into the block/manifold , wherever you can find a threaded hole , on E bay pretty easy. Be sure to use the switch to control a 40 amp relay that supplies power directly from the battery to the fan and use at least 12 ga. wire.

 

[BrockGrimes]

See fan link in first post for helpful info:
http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f49/useful-info-thought-id-share-665/

 

[Turbogus]

Okay gang, after being frustrated by failed attempts at getting part nos. I decided to go back to the boneyard and found these;

The text on the green one reads;
Ford C8F6A
93B6 8C616 AA
RELAT ASY.
ENG. COOL.
FAN CONTR.
12V-
[PA6-G30

The text on the normal sized one reads;
FORD G1UHD
93BG 14N089 CA
V23136-J4-X1

12V 70A

PA

Can anyone tell me if these are correct and what's up with the oversized green one?