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14-08-2011, 11:04 PM
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WOGBOY69
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: brisbane
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Hi ALll
just like to know . is it much better for a thermofan in a essex v.6. motor for a capri mk1 1972 model whats the advantages and disadvatages . for runing a thermofan . and do i gain anymore h/p with out the standerd fan ... cheers wogboy |
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15-08-2011, 06:33 PM
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Tippy-tronic Free Zone
Join Date: Dec 2008
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is much better.
Frees horsepower and is quieter. Main issue is clearance if fitting behind the radiator - need a slim line fan. I bought a stator design fan on eBay for $30 about 5yrs ago, and a Davies Craig thermostat kit with the capilliary-in-radiator-hose arrangement. Works fine but draws between 10-15amps. On the latest build, I wired in an override switch on the dash using a single speed heater switch (so looks normal) to ensure I can turn it on whenever I need it (to provide an 'on' signal to the relay). The kit has the wiring instructions... Debate rages about better fitted in front or behind the radiator. I'll let you work that one out. |
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15-08-2011, 06:34 PM
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Tippy-tronic Free Zone
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Forgot to mention I left the fan and pulley in place (freewheeling) with the old fan belt in the boot...for dire emergencies.
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15-08-2011, 07:17 PM
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WOGBOY69
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: brisbane
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hi allan
thanks for that mate . i was think of putting in front of the rad. so air is pushing into it . so what i mean is gril thermo and rad . if you get what i mean . but do you know what size belt you need from there onwards to use on the car how much smaller to you need . sounds like a good idea keeping the belt in the boot.. for the unexpected ...  cheers mate |
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16-08-2011, 05:47 PM
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Tippy-tronic Free Zone
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11A1245 = 11mm wide x 1245 long
is a neat fit to get over the alternator at min tension Just make sure it spins the right way when fitted - I know, bleedin' obvious, but worth checking anyway. Some fans are reversible (take off blade, reverse, refit). |
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16-08-2011, 05:48 PM
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Tippy-tronic Free Zone
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'what i mean is gril thermo and rad ' is what I have done with mine.
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Thermofan For V6 Essex Capri
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