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Jan 3, 2007 | 10:11 AM

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Electric Cooling Fans...

Several years ago I read a Motor Trend article about somecustomizations on the Ford 7.3L PSD which included the use of an electric cooling fan to replace the stock motor-driven one. However, in the several months I've been here at FTE, I've never seen a reference to this application.

Has anyone here gone this route, or know of someone who has? If not, why? If so, what kinds of results have been observed/documented? Any troubles?

Thanks ahead of time for your input.

Jan 3, 2007 | 10:54 AM

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$$$$$$.....I looked at one for a while but decided it was not worth the expense
http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html/ford-diesel.html

Jan 3, 2007 | 11:12 AM

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$$$$$$.....I looked at one for a while but decided it was not worth the expense
http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html/ford-diesel.html

I think the "fine print" in your flex-a-lite URL tells the story about e-fans:

Electric fans are not recommended for primary diesel engine cooling when the combined gross vehicle weight (CGVW) exceeds 18,000 pounds (truck, trailer and load)

Jan 3, 2007 | 11:18 AM

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Yea there pretty much just for a racing type setup when there is no pulling involved.

Jan 3, 2007 | 12:00 PM

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I can follow the rationale there. I'll consider that a closed chapter in the back of my mind, only to be opened if I ever want to pursue a racing career - HA!

Thanks guys.