

| Subject: | Re: World parts Radiator Fan Solution. |
| From: | Jim. Felder |
| Date: | Thu, 7 Sep 2017 06:27:30 +0000 |
Not following this all that closely so sorry if this offer is inappropriate but if you need a fan and wiring with resistors or any such for early or late model Vanagons but not the shrouds let me know. I can check tomorrow. Jim On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 11:20 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Here is a link to some pictures of new style fan attached to a radiator. > https://1drv.ms/f/s!AqaEiIhKCAKbiKQA-8q3YGmZPT4jyg > > Mounting brackets SPAL 30130032, you need to order 4 > http://www.jegs.com/i/SPAL/063/30130032/10002/-1 > > > Flex-a-lite 118 Black 16" LoBoy Electric Fan (puller) > > http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchResultsPageCmd?Ntt=flex+a+lite+118&requestYear=&storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&year=&make=&model=&submodel=&engine=&Nrpp=&No=&persistYmm=false > > This is no my replacement for radiator fans all models. You will need to > drill 4 6mm holes in the radiator frame for the fan mounts. > This fan moves 2500 cfm on only 19 amps. I have done extensive testing > with the factory fan resistor and it works fine, gives 3 speeds. So far > elimination of the shroud seems to offer better cooling at highway speeds > with noticeable improved AC operation. Ram air does not have to squeeze > through that reduced fan opening on the stock shroud. For the earlier fans > you will need to add a fan resistor to the wiring for the low speed. .9 ohm > 50 watt works well. > > Dennis > > > > From: ddbjorkman@verizon.net [mailto:ddbjorkman@verizon.net] > Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:41 AM > To: d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM; vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > Subject: Re: World parts > > Thanks Dennis. Please send the info as soon as you can. I need to get > this done and get back home to MA. Had to send the wife home last Friday > by plane and I miss her and the dog. I'm running out of time and money on > this unexpectedly lengthy trip. Much more fun when it's planned. > BTW, new fan shrouds seem hard to find. Anyone got a vendor? > > Dave B. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM<mailto: > d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>> > To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>> > Sent: Wed, Sep 6, 2017 10:07 am > Subject: Re: World parts > > I have a low cost, more efficient radiator fan solution. I can send > details later. > > > > Dennis > > > > Sent from my Windows 10 phone > > > > From: ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET<mailto:ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET><mailto: > ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET<mailto:ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET?>> > Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:03 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM><mailto: > vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM?>> > Subject: World parts > > > > Looks like I have to replace my rad fan and shroud, When fan is turned by > hand, one can feel a lump, or sticky spot in the rotation and is quite loud > when operating. Shroud was bent and somewhat rusted and although it was > straightened and painted I might as well do this up right. Advance Auto > Parts may be able to get them, as they have some relationship with World > parts, and they are local and may save me some shipping costs. Has anyone > got any pro or cons on World Parts. I am not sure of their reputation and > am deciding if I want to go that route or stick with our regular vendors. > > Dave B. >
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