Any comments on these fans?

[Snowbird_Hunter]

Was looking on eBay and came across these fans and was wondering if anyone has any opinions .....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JEEP-WRANGLER-CHEROKEE-COOLING-FANS-radiator-fan_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14Q2el 1262QQhashZitem27aad62132QQitemZ170369884466QQptZM otorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Thinking these might not be too bad on my Wagoneer.

[Chevelleguy]

(1)They are too small, don't move near enough air.

(2)They are made in China.

(3) I have had an 8" on my motorcycle for several months now, and it does work but it is noisier than I think it should be (brush or bearing noise). I can't tell you how long they will last as I don't know yet.

(4)See No.1

If you want an electric fan, go to the junk yard and get a Taurus/Continental/Mark VIII fan. The pull 4000cfm. I have one and they work great...for $20 at my local Pick-n-pull.

[Snowbird_Hunter]

Unfortunately there are no decent junk yards around here that I have found. Closest Pick-n-Pull is most likely in Phoenix, about 130 miles one way from me, so I have been trying to hunt down alternatives.

But thanks for the input, I need all I can get. Looks like I will continue to search, both on-line and off.

[j20brett]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-3-8-Taurus-Fan-High-Output-2-Spd-Electric-4500-cfm_W0QQitemZ260463613207QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors _Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3ca4d75517&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

What you meant to post :)

[Snowbird_Hunter]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-3-8-Taurus-Fan-High-Output-2-Spd-Electric-4500-cfm_W0QQitemZ260463613207QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors _Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3ca4d75517&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

What you meant to post :)

Now that is more what I was looking for in the first place, but my search didn't turn up.

Thanks.

[Chevelleguy]

That's the one, and replacement motors are about $60 at your local parts store.

[gremlin boys]

mid 90s v8 t-bird fan has full shroud and two speeds used one on a 671 blower motor and kept it very cool 40 bucks looks great. i have one for my fsj and it fits well

[HD_JEEP]

Any pics of some of these installed?

:rolleyes:

[gremlin boys]

Any pics of some of these installed?

:rolleyes: v8 t-bird fan looks alot like the taurus fan above just a larger shroud it moves a ton of air.

[Fiodh. Argus]

I have the BJs aluminum radiator and only seem to have 3" between my radiator and main pulley - but the dimensions on the ebay taurus fans say 22"x17"x5" deep. Do you guys have more room or is the shroud easily trimmed?

I need the 4500 cfms!

[Fiodh. Argus]

ebay seller says fan can not be cut down to 3" so I guess I would have to move the radiator forward into the valance. Not sure about that.

[Snowbird_Hunter]

Any one got wiring diagrams to take advantage of the two speed feature?

[vintagetrks]

Any one got wiring diagrams to take advantage of the two speed feature?

You could rig it to a three position switch. That should let you utilize the 2 speed feature. up for hi middle off and down would be low.

[Snowbird_Hunter]

You could rig it to a three position switch. That should let you utilize the 2 speed feature. up for hi middle off and down would be low.

Thought about it, but I notorious for forgetting things ..... like to turn them on or turn them off ..... lol.

Though a switch to kill it for water crossings might be a good idea, but that would be easy to splice.

[vintagetrks]

Thought about it, but I notorious for forgetting things ..... like to turn them on or turn them off ..... lol.

Though a switch to kill it for water crossings might be a good idea, but that would be easy to splice.

If you are forgetful and are worried about leaving the fan on you can wire the switch to a wire thats only hot when the ignition is on.

[Snowbird_Hunter]

I found my wiring diagram.

http://www.snowbirdhunter.info/images/mywiringdiagram.jpg

I think will do what I am looking for.