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#1 by Antonio , Thu May 29, 2014 11:24 am

Hi all, another question
As i will be doing a 4" body lift and i want the radiator to stay as high as posible (this is to maximise space for the winch) i will have to make the switch to a 16" electric fan, are there any fans on any particular car or van i could use or would it be advisable to go for a new kit. will be rippin out air con from front as that is beyond repair an dont need it anyway, hoppin it will give better air flow.

#2 by surfer , Thu May 29, 2014 11:37 am

Err i am not the electrical type of guy but wouldn't 2 fans be better than one atwin fan set up lol

#3 by surfer , Thu May 29, 2014 11:44 am

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#4 by krutly , Thu May 29, 2014 12:34 pm

I seem to remember @LezT and possibly @Nick talking about a kenlowe fan from a mercedes being ideal ?

#5 by chaldon3 , Thu May 29, 2014 2:39 pm

i am sure some one on forum used an electric fan on k74 and it was not efficient enough to cool engine, it works for other cars though, may be fan was to small.

#6 by diggermandan , Thu May 29, 2014 2:51 pm

@Basil had an electric fan on his minimog. Not sure it was man enough on its own but there is a man who at least went halfway there

#7 by robert3040 , Thu May 29, 2014 3:20 pm

I'm looking into the same idea of a 2nd fan as there is basically hardly any of the radiator exposed due to the original fan and the aircon rad which I am removing to allow a 2nd fan.Thinking of just sourcing another L200 fan from the scrappy
@LezT Will this work just connecting to existing fan or am I better buying something different?

#8 by chaldon3 , Thu May 29, 2014 5:52 pm

just fitted some fans bought off ebay 2 motor cycle 2 car to assist in the cooling of my inboard boat engine, 10 pound each,
you can just about see the back fan i have used it to draw hot air out the other 3 blow in.Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)

#9 by LezT , Thu May 29, 2014 7:23 pm

Better to have a temp switch fitted in the top hose to control the fan.. gat one here that just fits in the top hose and simple wiring jobbie gets it to control the fan...Add a fan to the existing system so no matter what you must increase it's cooling capacity..

#10 by Antonio , Thu May 29, 2014 9:11 pm

Lez is there any fan i could use that u know off?, or should i get a New one?

#11 by chaldon3 , Thu May 29, 2014 9:23 pm

the problem we have is we can easy fit deeper rads but very hard to fit wider/taller rads, the deeper rads just give you more water volume which does not really aid cooling.
its all to do with surface area which increases cooling efficiency, its all to do with basic heat exchange. so we are stuck with the fan.

#12 by LezT , Thu May 29, 2014 9:26 pm

Quote: Antonio wrote in post #10
Lez is there any fan i could use that u know off?, or should i get a New one?

I would get a new one, loads available on ebay, but work out your available sizes first as no good getting a lovely 10" fan and finding you anly have 9.5 inches...

#13 by tigger , Thu May 29, 2014 10:42 pm

I'd love to only have 9.5 inches!

#14 by LezT , Fri May 30, 2014 6:32 am

Quote: tigger wrote in post #13
I'd love to only have 9.5 centimetres!

And your 10" fan would be a Bonsai dwarf that's intellectually challenged....

#15 by birdie , Fri May 30, 2014 6:41 am

Quote: LezT wrote in post #14
Quote: tigger wrote in post #13
I'd love to only have 9.5 centimetres!

And your 10" fan would be a Bonsai dwarf that's intellectually challenged....

I never knew bezzer was a dwarf!

#16 by tigger , Fri May 30, 2014 6:42 am

He not he was just on his knees!

#17 by Nick , Fri May 30, 2014 7:09 am

Geoff added a 13" fan off a 3.5T Merc / Iveco van to his classic.
Just had it on a switch and used it as and when required.

#18 by woody13 , Fri May 30, 2014 7:09 am

Quote: LezT wrote in post #14
Quote: tigger wrote in post #13
I'd love to only have 9.5 centimetres!

And your 10" fan would be a Bonsai dwarf that's intellectually challenged....

#19 by Antonio , Fri May 30, 2014 9:58 am

Hi All,
Been on the phone to Pacet fans, talked to technical department and explained what i needed.
They do a high performance fan but these have cooling holes around the motor and could be an issue with water and mud in the long run.
They do an MOD one for heavy duty aplications, this is watertight etc, and is a twin fan.
I have asked them to e-mail me the details, images....and package price.

Will post details as soon as they contact me.
T.

#20 by Basil , Fri May 30, 2014 7:20 pm

Quote: Nick wrote in post #17
Geoff added a 13" fan off a 3.5T Merc / Iveco van to his classic.
Just had it on a switch and used it as and when required.

And it worked really well offroading, but as there was no air con on either truck, the 13" fan fitted perfectly where the AC fan normally goes, then acts as a pull fan for the oil cooler and a push fan for the main rad. It would be great in motorway jams (we just dont see much traffic here

#21 by Antonio , Fri May 30, 2014 8:00 pm

Hi All,
Below is the info i have recived from Pacet Fans
Havent uploaded any pics cos laptop playin up again
As stated before other electric fans are not waterproof, I asked for off road /submerged specs
Also asked for discount, this is the best they can do if there is any intrest:
(Based on this info havent checked on line for any other options yet)

KLM2497 12' Suction Waterproof Fan.pd

Kenlowe Limited, Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6QU England

Tel +44 (0) 1628 823303 Fax +44 (0) 1628 823451

www.kenlowe.com

Dear Mr Visiello

Thank you for your enquiry. Please find details of our sealed motor Twin 12” suction fan kit.

SPECIAL OFFER PRICE! - Quote offer code 026 when ordering - Valid until 27th June 2014.

TWIN.12.S.2514.12V.1416 Twin 12” suction fans (fit between radiator and engine) 12V 20.8A OFFER PRICE £214.08 + VAT = £256.90 (normally £308.28)

Delivery by TNT 3 working days £7.90 + VAT

TOTAL COST - £266.38

Price includes fittings, wiring, and automatic adjustable thermal control unit with sensor and comprehensive instructions for easy DIY installation.

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