Hey Dennis,

I'm about to order the fan and brackets is this the correct resistor for
this application?  Also could you give me a hint on where to install the
resistor before or after the radiator fan switch?  I appreciate these
threads immensely learn a lot from following.  peace tom

http://www.jegs.com/i/Putco/730/230004A/10002/-1

On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 2:27 AM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
> >
>