Flex-a-lite fans any good?

[shane96ranger]

If I find a newer F150 at the yard, I will take the fan for sure.

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[dinosore]

By the way wrong section of the forum I believe.

I didnt see a cooling section or one associated with that...so I figured heating and a/c had to do with temp and cooling of sorts. Where do you feel this should be redirected to?

Also found a couple 3.8 Taurus fans at a yard near me. Do I need to pull anything other then the fan or is it just pull the fan and direct bolt on fit type situation?

ps I have a 3.0 v6 if that matters

 

[Lil-Pony]

General discussion, is for all other things that don't really fit,

Side note to a moderator, we need a section for cooling systems

 

[shane96ranger]

I can't remember if it is 2 or 3 bolts that hold it in. Then just cut as much wire as you can. It is a good idea to get the connector as well. Be sure it has 3 wires.

Also, this fits in just fine in this forum IMO. It got the attention it needed.

EDIT: It is not a bolt in for your Ranger. You will need a little creativity. I am sure someone has pics of their Ranger install. I used the relays out of a 95 Volvo 850. Those are very handy for use with the Taurus fan whether you use a temp switch or switches on the dash.

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[Lil-Pony]

Also, this fits in just fine in this forum IMO. It got the attention it needed. /QUOTE]

Thats true. I just think their should be a forum section for cooling issues, waterpumps, E fans, stock fans and their clutches, etc. just my 2 cents. Didnt mean to call any one out

 

[dinosore]

Yes if anyone has pics of the install and what parts they used that would be helpful and much appreciated.

And Lil-Pony I didn't feel as if you called anyone out...was just looking for a suggested area. but like stated above this thread got some info that I was looking for so it works.

 

[shane96ranger]

Didnt mean to call any one out

No worries, you're good.



I realize I did it on a Mustang, but here is a list of what I used and did below. If you go to my thread, there is more if you are interested. It starts on this page:

http://therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94503&page=38

1995 3.8 Ford Taurus 2 speed Fan: $9.00
1996 Volvo 850 fan control relay: $7.00
1996 BMW thermo switch for 2 speeds (180 degrees/195 degrees): $12.00
BMW harness: $2.00
PAC 80 amp relay: $16.00
Amplifier wiring kit:$20.00
Wire loom: $8.00
3M electrical connector assortment: $8.00

Grand total: $82.00

Here is what I did to make it fit:

I worked on it for a bit yesterday. It was my original plan to utilize the Taurus fan upside down as-is, and mount the overflow tank to it. In fact I even went as far as mounting the tank yesterday. But I didn't like it.

After I had done this, I leaned it next to the factory shroud off my Mustang and noticed that the Taurus fan nestled into it rather well. All it would need is a little trimming. So I got out my HF Mulit-tool and went to work.

I also re-clocked the motor so the wires face the drivers side while I was at it. Then this is how it looked after it was bolted into the Mustang shroud.

This is a my mock up prior to installing the overflow. I also tested the fan while I was here.

Here is the final install. It clears everything pretty well.

 

[dinosore]

Thanks nice setup with that and the parts list is helpful...i think they should all work in a ranger

 

[shane96ranger]

Thank you. I am very pleased with it. I can do a schematic for you if needed. I have a pic of the Volvo relay I will post too.

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[dinosore]

please do send those it'll clear up any confusion as I get this process started tomm by heading to the yard ...


sent from the porcelain throne with a miller high life in my hand

 

[bobbywalter]

i would use a smaller fan on an oem rbv. the taurii types are fat bastards with extreme overkill..


for ease of install i would sniff around for something easier to fit. and get two so i have a spare.

 

[shane96ranger]

This is the Volvo relay pack. It is on the mid 90's Volvo 850's. It is really easy to get, it is located under a plastic panel right above the electric fan - just a side note that these have decent fans as well, so they are an option.

I will work on the schematic and post it for you. The fan and this relay are all you need from the yard. Be sure to get as much wire as you can and obviously the 3 harnesses.

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[shane96ranger]

Here's my schematic. Let me know if you have any questions. It makes sense to me, but maybe not someone else, LOL.

EDIT: The Taurus fan motor wire colors vary, so I didn't bother with that in the schematic.

 

[Lil-Pony]

I really wish i did a taurus fan swap instead of the ebay fan

 

[shane96ranger]

I really wish i did a taurus fan swap instead of the ebay fan

What are you using for a controller? Maybe you can swap it?

I got my Taurus fan for 9 dollars and it took under 3 minutes to pull.

I looked at the Contour double fan setup, but it was more trouble than it was worth to pull it.