Ford Taurus fan..

[GeneHubert]

Removing it to see differences isn't a big project.

Reinstalling it if there is no difference or is a detriment is not a big project either.

Just don't rip and throw it away!

My only question which still remains is does it have an impact on fresh air intake to the interior?

[J B]

My only question which still remains is does it have an impact on fresh air intake to the interior?

It would at low speeds, because the HVAC system would be sucking in all that air from under the hood. On the street it wouldn't matter.

[GeneHubert]

It would at low speeds, because the HVAC system would be sucking in all that air from under the hood. On the street it wouldn't matter.

Just as I thought.... And of course, that effects the inside temperature on the trail, doesn't it....

[PatM]

I used to run on the trail with my hood popped open (just the safety latch keeping it down), and that semmed to help a little, but not much.

I have done the same on previous occasions, helps on on the beach when working hard to get through the soft sand. was a little nervous that it was going to pop all the way open at anything over 15mph.

[J B]

Just as I thought.... And of course, that effects the inside temperature on the trail, doesn't it....

Yep, unless it's cold out and you need the heat, then it works in your favor.

[Varkyl]

It would at low speeds, because the HVAC system would be sucking in all that air from under the hood. On the street it wouldn't matter.

Unless you have the a/c set to MAX/recirc. Then your not pulling any outside air.

[J B]

True....

[nate]

Or just crank down the window and enjoy the outdoors!

[J B]

When it's 100* outside and the humidity is 70%, there's no enjoying that.

[nate]

Pussy.

I usually just run the A/C on high with the window open. I do the same in the winter, only with the heat on.

[J B]

Shit, weather like that will give you a heat stroke. Wheeling in hot humid weather in a black leather interior is no fun. The last time I wheeled in weather that was really hot, I drank water and gatorade non-stop for 4 hours, and I never once had to pee.

I also think it's interesting that some guy from Idaho is calling me a pussy for the weather that we have here in the summer.

[zj95]

do u guys think it would be ok to run the hayden control but put a 3 way switch on the fan lead... then hook up the low side directly to one side and on the high side use a 40-60 amp relay and conect it to the other side of the switch?

that way both sides will be temp controlled.


im diggin in to this on tuesday so i need to figure it out asap.

thx in advance!

[GeneHubert]

do u guys think it would be ok to run the hayden control but put a 3 way switch on the fan lead... then hook up the low side directly to one side and on the high side use a 40-60 amp relay and conect it to the other side of the switch?

that way both sides will be temp controlled.


im diggin in to this on tuesday so i need to figure it out asap.

thx in advance!

I have been using a Hayden control for 2 years with the Hayden controling the low fan going through a three way switch with two relys (one for the low (Hayden) and one for high). Three way is set up for Low (Hayden), OFF and High.

I guess you could eliminate the relays if you wanted to run big wire and use a big switch.

My works fine and relays are not that expensive, just go for 40 to 50 amp and cycle the fan to run low and then switch to high to prevent major current pull at start up.

Good luck

[zj95]

i was thinking something like this.. the low side would use the hayden 30amp relay.


what u think?

[canadian_driver]

what about using the heated seat contols to operate the fan? i imagine id have to play with the switch a bit, but would it be able to handle it?

[JohnNC4]

easiest way to remove the clutch fan is to place a lady finger on the edge of the nut angled in the direction to remove it and give it a whack with a ball peen hammer you may not feel it move at first but when i is knocked loose you can just spin it off no need to hold the pullys in place

[AQHACowboy]

I was wondering if anyone has done this swap on a WJ. I have searched and have not found anything about a WJ.

[GeneHubert]

I was wondering if anyone has done this swap on a WJ. I have searched and have not found anything about a WJ.

A fan is a fan. I obtained the majority of my information for the swap from a Mustang conversion. Then found that is popular for Drag Racers that want to control the cool downs between heats.

I do know that for my 5.2, low fan works the best on the thermostat and doesn't need high fan until in extreme heat and long pulls on the trail. So I set up the low on a Hayden thermostat to a relay, then put the high to another relay, then put the set up through a three way so I can run on the 'automatic' mode using the thermostat, completely off (water crossings) and manual high.

I did not run the power through the ignition, which wouldn't be hard, but let it cool the system down after I stop. Hasn't been an issue except for the fan going on and off after shutting down.

Hope that helps. It has been up and running over 2 years without a hitch!

[TheCompound]

I have been seriously looking in this as one of my mods to the ZJ. The only thing that I am unsure about is, What is holding the Efan shroud on the bottom?? And if anyone has pics that would be great!
-TheCompound

[zj95]

depends if u mount it at the top or not...

on mine it slips into the track at the bottom because mines at the bottom.. u will see it right away when u start

but if u mount it at the top u have the top supports u have to make and then u can buy these zip tie thingys to hold the bottom from floppin around. the top mounts hold the wieght

[TheCompound]

depends if u mount it at the top or not...

on mine it slips into the track at the bottom because mines at the bottom.. u will see it right away when u start

but if u mount it at the top u have the top supports u have to make and then u can buy these zip tie thingys to hold the bottom from floppin around. the top mounts hold the wieght

You mean like the through the radiator ties??
-TheCompound

[zj95]

yeah..


right now mine is sliped in the track at the bottom and i just have zip ties holding the top... not the best and need to change it but it has worked for like 6 months now...

[TheCompound]

yeah..


right now mine is sliped in the track at the bottom and i just have zip ties holding the top... not the best and need to change it but it has worked for like 6 months now...

Hey thanks, my little bro lives done in Tuscon. If I get the ZJ even done we will all have to get together and have a
-TheCompound

[zj95]

np..

haha ... to bad im not of age...

but we can go wheelin or whateva...

[DCHZJ]

I have been seriously looking in this as one of my mods to the ZJ. The only thing that I am unsure about is, What is holding the Efan shroud on the bottom?? And if anyone has pics that would be great!
-TheCompound

I used the push through connectors. The type you get with a transmission cooler. These worked fine for a year and a half before i sold it (i am sure it is still working). On top i did exactly what Swamp Boy did. Again worked fine, no rubbing and everything was solid.