Eddo Rogue
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- Joined
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- Location
- Burbank,CA
- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Make / Model
- Ranger 4x4
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- OHV
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- skyjacker front leveling kit
- Tire Size
- 31-10.50R15
- My credo
- Crossed threads are tight threads.
I am trying to swap the Efan, and having fitment problems. The problem is I am running a thicker radiator, it is 2 1/4" ( for an exploder auto trans w/ ac). I ordered a slightly thinner one that is 1 3/4" (ranger auto trans w ac), but it did not help, because it still sat just as close to the waterpump because of the mounts (the gap difference was on the outer side). Why do they extend the mounts so far out fawk?! I dont want to go back to the standard 1" thick radiator. Besides I noticed the thinner size gives more space on the front side, between the ac condenser....I have a few ideas, seeking opinions on them.
1- cut off the radiator mounts and make new ones that will tuck it in further away from engine (there is plenty of room on the other side)
2- the clutch fan threads on the waterpump is what's in the way, can I grind them down (without causing internal damage)? I dont mind replacing the waterpump if I ever switch back...
3- The fan fits if I dont use the awesome aluminum shroud they included in the kit. would it be ok to nix the shroud and use the pass thru zip ties to mount fan directly to the radiator? it pretty much covers the whole thing except the corners. I am worried about "hot spots".
4- go back to the wimpy thin 1" radiator for the manual 5 spd, so that my fan will fit?
5- get a thinner fan than the flexalite 116 I tried? it is 3-3/4" thick. the original kit fan is 4-3/4" thick....
6- give up, return/resell or just burn all this shit, stick my clutch fan back in and live with driving an airplane?
I got myself in a pickle by refusing to leave well enough alone....I really wannna trade the airplane noise for that tiny bit of extra butt dyno power!
Any ideas/inputs/opinions/insults/sweet nothings is appreciated. Ill be taking a drink and smoke break in the meantime...Cheers-Eddo
1- cut off the radiator mounts and make new ones that will tuck it in further away from engine (there is plenty of room on the other side)
2- the clutch fan threads on the waterpump is what's in the way, can I grind them down (without causing internal damage)? I dont mind replacing the waterpump if I ever switch back...
3- The fan fits if I dont use the awesome aluminum shroud they included in the kit. would it be ok to nix the shroud and use the pass thru zip ties to mount fan directly to the radiator? it pretty much covers the whole thing except the corners. I am worried about "hot spots".
4- go back to the wimpy thin 1" radiator for the manual 5 spd, so that my fan will fit?
5- get a thinner fan than the flexalite 116 I tried? it is 3-3/4" thick. the original kit fan is 4-3/4" thick....
6- give up, return/resell or just burn all this shit, stick my clutch fan back in and live with driving an airplane?
I got myself in a pickle by refusing to leave well enough alone....I really wannna trade the airplane noise for that tiny bit of extra butt dyno power!
Any ideas/inputs/opinions/insults/sweet nothings is appreciated. Ill be taking a drink and smoke break in the meantime...Cheers-Eddo