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Aug 13, 2009 | 09:16 AM

learpilot

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electric fan install

Anyone know the proper way to install one of these using the supplied nylon tie straps and little "feet" . Mine came with no directions at all. I assume the ties go throught the radiator from the front, the fan is a puller, what about the little "feet"? thanks

Aug 13, 2009 | 09:54 AM

LEckart

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Can you give us a pic so it is easier to see what you are dealing with?

Aug 13, 2009 | 11:30 AM

dongc1

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You will be very sorry if you use the ties through the core of the radiator. They are famous for causing leaks. Make a bracket to bolt to the radiator support or something.

Aug 13, 2009 | 10:36 PM

tip49

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Ditto on the bracket. mine is bolted to original fan shroud.

Aug 14, 2009 | 10:35 AM

Randy Jack

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My fan has been installed using the plastic ties thru the radiator core for 6 years with no problems. I use a stock brass radiator. I wouldn't use them with an aluminum one, tho.

The ties are installed using the supplied pads on both sides to cushion its shaking against the fins.

Aug 15, 2009 | 11:45 AM

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Good to see you posting Randy or I've been missing when you have. Hope you've just been to busy working on your truck and haven't been under the weather. Sorry learpilot for the hijack as I don't have an answer to your question, so my hijack is a Hi Randy Jack