I just put a twin electric fan on my truck and did away with the stock fan and clutch. I actualy wanted to do this for a while and just found one that was big enough and bolted in. I'll post pics when I get some made.

 

Which one did you get, the flex-a-lite?
Seems like cangim or somebody had one, but it wasn't enough for towing so he put the stock fan back in.

 

it is a flex-a-lite with a diamond plate shroud it supposedly pulls 6000cuft of air a minute. it is for diesel application of 18,000 or less gcvw. I dont tow any more with the old 2000 it's just a toy so this should be ok.

 

Yep, we need pics and some miles before it cools off IOT evaluate. May want to look into a shiny alternater like BDrummonds got.

 

this is what and where I bought.if nothing else it looks cool, that what worth maybe 50 hp

Northern Auto Parts: - 98 to 03 F250/F350 Ford Power Stroke Diesel Electric Fan.

 

after looking at the link, I shoulda gone into the electric fan business...

 

Yep, that is the same one I tried, but as you stated if it is a toy and you don't pull, it will work awesome. I actually saw and honest 2 mpg increase around town. Just didn't cut it for towing. Luckily Summit took it back and refunded me. I hope yours turns out better than what mine did.

 

I thought it said right on there that it will cut your towing capability down a bit.

And do look into the big alt. I know they will put a pretty big load on the stocker.

 

what size alt. should I get. the truck came with duals but I took one off to free up some space. should I go back duals or just get a bigger single

 

I would go with dual alt since you basically have the setup

 

It depends -- are you using the space for something else??

It would probably be easiest just to do what Mike said. But if you want to stick with a single, you can get a 160A job for something like $250. I can't remember the site, but they fit in the stock position. Someone will give you the link, I'm sure...

 

The reason I say two is heat is usually what kills alts, having two spreads the load and reduces the heat generated, therefore, ideally extending the life of both.

 

High Output Alternators,Alternator Parts, High amp

 

This was interesting. I was looking at the summit fans. Was going to tackle this winter. But now i am doubting it will work. Towing compacity less? wow didn't know that. I will scratch that project. Thanks for posting this.

 

I'll let you guys know how it does as soon as we have some more hot days. the last few days it's been cool and rainy 8" of rain in 36 hours.