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For Everybody- Radiator Questi - 4/21/2003 10:06:18 PM

kornfan_88

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It happened again. I put in my new radiator and not even 24 hours after driving it, my fan hit it and shredded it up. What could cause this? Would a bad fan clutch, bent fan or possible bent water pump shaft aloow this to happen? I wanna know whats going on before I fix it again so the same thing won't happen. Also, has anyone had any luck with switching to an electric fan? Thanks.

Patrick

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For Everybody- Radiator Questi - 4/22/2003 4:57:19 PM

spike306

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i'm about to switch, i'll let you know how it goes

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For Everybody- Radiator Questi - 4/22/2003 6:44:52 PM

mustangdave357

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Is your rad moving around, are the mounts secure and the rubber pads in good shape?

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For Everybody- Radiator Questi - 4/22/2003 9:24:20 PM

kornfan_88

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The fan clutch went out and the fan started wobbling and hit the fan. That was the problem.

Patrick

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For Everybody- Radiator Questi - 4/22/2003 9:58:02 PM

stevesstangs

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I have put an electric fan on mine and its been working great! Never any overheating problems. Fan was from a crown vic or a bird, don't remember. Just fabricated some brackets for it from aluminum. Word of caution though.. Check the amp draw on the fan. Mine draws MASSIVE amounts of power and I had to get a custom alternator made to keep the headlights on. Big powerful alternators are availible everywhere now adays, but not 3 to 4 years ago when I did the swap. Just something to keep in mind... good luck.

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For Everybody- Radiator Questi - 4/22/2003 10:32:49 PM

jeep45238

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Mean Green Starter and Alternators. The Off Roader's secret to runnign arc welders on a lone battery.........and keeping your electric fan running.

http://www.mean-green.com/products/alternator.html

Granted the 5 minute must be on an engine stand...but hey, the rest is true (we ran an alternator and starter from those folks on the Jeep. Worked amazingly well)

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