electric fan vs fan clutch

hmotes · December 18th, 2006, 07:26 PM

This weekend my car decided to overheat. Nothing that I can see or feel got damaged, guess I shut it off on time. While my car is running it does not reach 150* but during this stop and go traffic it got up there. I did a flush and changed the t-stat (mr. gasket 180*). I beleive my fan clutch is out but it still spins with the motor. Should I go electric or stay with the clutch? Also, what are the advantage/disadvatage? or maybe it could have been my t-stat that I just replaced.

Stangzilla · December 18th, 2006, 08:05 PM

Electric is the way to go it does not draw power from the engine and comes on at a specific temp. Just because you did a flush does not mean that you dont have some clogged passages in the rad. You should not over heat no matter what. is it a stock rad?

cobraetti · December 18th, 2006, 08:08 PM

electric fan is a good upgrade, but the stock clutch fan is a pretty good way of cooling. How do you know that your current clutch is faulty?

Stangzilla · December 18th, 2006, 08:16 PM

usually when clutch fans go the usually seize up. and it will spin the same speed all the time.

hmotes · December 18th, 2006, 08:34 PM

with the car off i can turn my fan by hand with no problem.

what kind of fan should I get? I heard about a taurus/mark viii fan, but what year taurus/mark viii? Also what other components would I need?

83five0 · December 18th, 2006, 08:53 PM

you should be able to spin your fan if the motor is off if it is a clutch fan and on the e-fan you might experience problems if you have subs or anything else in your car that pulls from the battery but just the fan should be ok with your stock alternator (assuming it is stock)

hmotes · December 18th, 2006, 10:15 PM

I have a 3g 130 alt

83five0 · December 19th, 2006, 12:12 AM

you should be fine i had one on my truck and it did fine with the stock alternator and my friend has LS1 camaro fans on his camaro with a 10" puller fan and his stock alternator does fine and he also has neons 1000 watt amp and a cd player. as far as the taurus fans you can get them pretty cheap at a junkyard just make sure they work first, i think all of them have 2 speeds and i think they pull anywhere from 800CFM to 1400CFM and anything can be made to fit on a radiator but i picked up a taurus fan from a scrapyard for $15. get one off a newer body taurus or just buy a fan spacer kit and a flex fan and put it on there or replace the clutch fan. its all up to you

82GT · December 19th, 2006, 03:03 AM

Forget the flex fan....junk! I would first get the radiator flushed at a shop with a hot tank to ensure ALL the gunk it out. If it only overheats in traffic or stoplights, that means there is a blockage somewhere. Are you positive you didn't install the thermostat backwards? (I've seen it done countless times!)
The reason I say fix the problem first is because if you just get a large electric fan, you're only covering up the real problem.
With the engine off, the fan should not spin like a pinwheel. I say if it spins more than once the clutch is toast.

As for which electric fan? There are many good ones out there like the Taurus(3.8 liter), Lincoln , black magic or Spal
You will need a heavy duty relay, or at least it's recommended, with whatever fan you choose to go with.
Here is an excellent article on how to wire up a taurus fan with all the parts and schematics you'll need.
BTW, I have one on my car and it works GREAT!
http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2...cfan/index.php

December 18th, 2006, 07:26 PM	#1
hmotes Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 98 iTrader: 0 reviews	electric fan vs fan clutch This weekend my car decided to overheat. Nothing that I can see or feel got damaged, guess I shut it off on time. While my car is running it does not reach 150* but during this stop and go traffic it got up there. I did a flush and changed the t-stat (mr. gasket 180*). I beleive my fan clutch is out but it still spins with the motor. Should I go electric or stay with the clutch? Also, what are the advantage/disadvatage? or maybe it could have been my t-stat that I just replaced.

December 18th, 2006, 08:05 PM	#2
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	Electric is the way to go it does not draw power from the engine and comes on at a specific temp. Just because you did a flush does not mean that you dont have some clogged passages in the rad. You should not over heat no matter what. is it a stock rad? __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

December 18th, 2006, 08:08 PM	#3
cobraetti Regular 2001 svt cobra no way (IRS) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: goose creek,sc Posts: 304 iTrader: 0 reviews	electric fan is a good upgrade, but the stock clutch fan is a pretty good way of cooling. How do you know that your current clutch is faulty? __________________ Build #1249 MM New Edge Crew Member# 6

December 18th, 2006, 08:16 PM	#4
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	usually when clutch fans go the usually seize up. and it will spin the same speed all the time. __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

December 18th, 2006, 08:53 PM	#6
83five0 Regular 1983 GT UNKNOWN Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MEMPHIS,TN Posts: 126 iTrader: 0 reviews	you should be able to spin your fan if the motor is off if it is a clutch fan and on the e-fan you might experience problems if you have subs or anything else in your car that pulls from the battery but just the fan should be ok with your stock alternator (assuming it is stock) __________________ 1983 FOX BODY-LIL SOMTHIN IN PROGRESS

December 18th, 2006, 08:34 PM	#5
hmotes Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 98 iTrader: 0 reviews	with the car off i can turn my fan by hand with no problem. what kind of fan should I get? I heard about a taurus/mark viii fan, but what year taurus/mark viii? Also what other components would I need?

December 18th, 2006, 10:15 PM	#7
hmotes Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 98 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a 3g 130 alt

December 19th, 2006, 12:12 AM	#8
83five0 Regular 1983 GT UNKNOWN Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MEMPHIS,TN Posts: 126 iTrader: 0 reviews	you should be fine i had one on my truck and it did fine with the stock alternator and my friend has LS1 camaro fans on his camaro with a 10" puller fan and his stock alternator does fine and he also has neons 1000 watt amp and a cd player. as far as the taurus fans you can get them pretty cheap at a junkyard just make sure they work first, i think all of them have 2 speeds and i think they pull anywhere from 800CFM to 1400CFM and anything can be made to fit on a radiator but i picked up a taurus fan from a scrapyard for $15. get one off a newer body taurus or just buy a fan spacer kit and a flex fan and put it on there or replace the clutch fan. its all up to you __________________ 1983 FOX BODY-LIL SOMTHIN IN PROGRESS

December 19th, 2006, 03:03 AM	#9
82GT Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Danville, Pa. Posts: 249 iTrader: 0 reviews	Forget the flex fan....junk! I would first get the radiator flushed at a shop with a hot tank to ensure ALL the gunk it out. If it only overheats in traffic or stoplights, that means there is a blockage somewhere. Are you positive you didn't install the thermostat backwards? (I've seen it done countless times!) The reason I say fix the problem first is because if you just get a large electric fan, you're only covering up the real problem. With the engine off, the fan should not spin like a pinwheel. I say if it spins more than once the clutch is toast. As for which electric fan? There are many good ones out there like the Taurus(3.8 liter), Lincoln , black magic or Spal You will need a heavy duty relay, or at least it's recommended, with whatever fan you choose to go with. Here is an excellent article on how to wire up a taurus fan with all the parts and schematics you'll need. BTW, I have one on my car and it works GREAT! http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2...cfan/index.php __________________ 1982 GT (t-top) 351w(.060),10:3, ported & polished iron heads, 1.94/1.60 valves, BBK shorties & flowmasters, 274XE cam, stealth intake, mallory dizzy, stealth intake, 750dp, Edge 3700 stall converter, C-4, 4:10's Best E.T 12.85@102mph

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