There are too many choices in fans. I suppose they're all good enough right. Let me know if I should avoid any certain style.

 

Avoid the Carolina fans right now, there pissed.

 

Those, and flex fans.

 

Aren't they all flex fans? I was checking out summit and they have a bunch of brands and every style imaginable.

 

Good one, Robert!

 

Someone got it. Lol

 

Dot, What is your concern about the fan? As long as these ol trucks are rolling 20 mph the air flow is great enough there is no need for a fan? Sitting and idling for extended periods will require one.


John

 

Depends on what engine you have and what you do with your truck.

You do not want a flex fan. They have been known to come apart. Just type in flex fan failures on google.

I would either just find a stock type fan or upgrade to a severe duty clutch fan if you need more cooling capacity.

 

I always run the stock fan blades. They worked for the first 50 years...

But, I'm sure if you guys in the warmer climates add A/C then it could run a bit hotter since the radiator is typically at least partially blocked by the condenser. Make sure your radiator is clean inside and that the engine block isn't full of crud. Two commons sources for overheating that a fan blade would only be compensating for.


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Agree!!!!!

+ Supposedly the curve blades are quieter but, in the aftermarket world 99% of the e-fans are junk in terms of design & quality IMHO. The OEM units flow anywhere from 50% to 200% more CFM than the "Hi Perf" aftermarket units, last for years in real world daily, all weather use and are quiet- and are less expensive in most cases!

I bought (2 years ago) a replacement assembly for my wife's 1997 Cougar Sport (V8) (the bearings in the e-motor were starting to whine).....the entire assembly including the shroud was $120 with tax (I bought the entire assembly because the motor itself was $80).

You will also hear/read about people having issues/concerns with their engines running warm/hot, once it is really verified and there are no mechanical issues, 99% it can be traced right to these HP Aftermarket fans.....those using oem units- I have never in 20 years heard of an issue related to them in any way in regards to cooling.

There are many on the market to choose from…..the V6 Ford Taurus fan (90-95 3.8L), If space is tight, the 95-00 V6 Ford Contour, 99-02 V6 Mercury Mystique, 99-02 V6 are flatter in design IIRR but if you don’t mind making your own shroud…..
Custom Electric Fan install - Taurus + Aluminum Shroud - Vintage Mustang Forums

 

Well the metal four blade fan has a bent blade so I think it will take out the water pump bearings. Other than that it runs extremely cool. I figured I could put a lighter fan on there.

 

I totally agree. When we put a 302 in my sons mustang he added an after market fan and it heated in traffic, changed to another one same problem, third style was also a problem. We ended up putting the OEM fan on and it has never heated up since. So my opinion is they are junk!!!

 

Here's one on eBay that looks very similar to the one on my 352. I might check a number stamped on it if the seller were willing, but seems pretty close.

Used 64 Ford Full Size 352 390 Radiator 4 Blade Fan Blade C5AZ 8600 B | eBay

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No sir it does not. The air flow rate is very high and does not change my statement.

John

 

Just don't let it run too cool. I like to see minimum 180 to keep moisture out of the oil.