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gps_jetskier
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5/12/2003
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I recently did a body lift for my quad. In order to not have to cut the fan shroud I took the fan off like some suggested. The electric kicks on at 210 and stays on for a while then goes off. Will it keep up in the dead of summer. It was only 50 out when it was doing this....210 sounded high to me too....
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Greg555
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5/12/2003
09:17:25
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210 is too high. either put the fan back on or get
an electric one. put in a 180 t-stat will help but
your still gonna want a fan to keep your engine
cool.
Greg
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gps_jetskier
Dodge Dakota
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5/12/2003
09:44:11
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It has an electric fan already. It's the factory fan. It had both the electric and the clutch fan. Actaully, I had to take the needles off for the white face gauge install last year. Maybe it's not a TRUE 210. The fan is going on and off correctly.
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franlofter
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5/12/2003
10:46:40
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I took mine of my 01 QC 4.7 and it still has stock t-stat and temps run to high I think it hurts it more than it helps running it to hot.
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gps_jetskier
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5/12/2003
10:52:40
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Guess I'll go cut up the shroud then....damnsam....
Thanks guys.
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graphiteRT
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5/12/2003
11:03:47
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The factory e-fan is programmed to turn on at 210 degrees. You can't run it alone unless you remove it from the factory harness and add an aftermarket thermostat kit to engage it at a lower temp. Hayden or Permacool make thermo kits if you are so inclined.
Bob
'01 Graphite CC R/T, MP headers, Magnaflow muffler into 'Cuda style exhaust, M1 2bbl, ported 2.02 R/T heads, custom grind cam, Crower SS rockers, Paxton Novi2000, Boyd's 20s w/Dunlop SP9000s, Featured in April '03 Sport Truck, Viper 4 wheel discs
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gps_jetskier
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5/12/2003
12:20:49
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Thanks. Maybe I'll try giving them a call/email before reinstalling it.
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franlofter
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5/12/2003
15:01:46
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graphiteRT even if he put a 180 T-stat in the factory electric fan will not keep it cool enough???
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gps_jetskier
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5/12/2003
15:08:32
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After a search - Others on this forum are are doing it. Some left it the way it is at 210. Not sure I want to do that though. I like the idea of trying a selective thermo switch. I'll keep the fan handy for the first summer maybe...8-)
Just for note the KJ (Liberty) is running this same setup with no clutch fan. My wife has one. My understanding is that motor is our 4.7L with two cylinders knocked off...uses the same pump/pulley too.
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Greg555
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5/12/2003
16:14:47
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2000 and up all came with two fans the electric
was kicks on at 210 and also when the a/c is on.
and even with a 180 t-stat you shouldn't run it
without a fan on at all times. you can pick up all
you need for an electric fan set up for around
$150-$200. its worth it jsut to put up the cash
and keep it cooler. it'll help out the truck in
the long run.
Greg
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gps_jetskier
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5/12/2003
16:32:53
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Did I miss something?....I'm running the stock electric fan just not the clutch fan. Why would I want yet another electric fan? oh nevermind I guess....
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jeremiah2360
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5/12/2003
18:56:15
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graphiteRT, I used a flex-a-lite thermostatic switch(31147). Just took power from PDC and spliced into fan wire(green),works great. Only problem I had was a bad fuse holder.(30 amp in line fuse recomended). PCM still controls fan as a back-up.
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franlofter
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5/12/2003
19:26:48
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Well I am In AZ and my stock electric fan will run all the time because my AC will be on all the time so with a 180 T-stat I should be fine.
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gps_jetskier
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5/13/2003
07:47:40
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jeremiah2360,
Where did you buy the flex-a-lite thermostatic switch(31147)? I think that's what i might do for a while if it's not too expensive.
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TexasTodd
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5/13/2003
15:39:35
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Greg,
You sure about that?
gps-If it's a 4.7, with the alloy heads, etc. the 4.7 is alot easier to keep cool. MIne has no problem, in South Texas, with the 180tstat, and no other fan mods and not using the belt clutch/fan. It NEVER even gets to half way on the gauge.
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gps_jetskier
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5/13/2003
15:45:37
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TexasTodd,
Thanks. It's a 4.7. I still think that the thermo switch would be a good thing. Keeping cool can only help.
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jeremiah2360
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5/13/2003
17:20:18
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Bought switch at Autozone.(they had to order it)
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gps_jetskier
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5/14/2003
07:47:49
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Thanks. Neither Hayden or Permacool got back with me....
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