Newbie Fan Question
11-09-2011, 01:07 PM
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Newbie Fan Question
On my 93XJ I have the belt/clutch radiator fan and a electic radiator fan. Has anyone here ever pulled the belt/clutch fan and replaced it with a second electric fan? Would this work or would my jeep burst into flames?
11-09-2011, 03:34 PM
#4
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Yakima, WA
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Straight 6
You may be able to get away with removing your belt driven fan and running a second electric fan but it will put a greater load on your electrical system. You will also need to figure out a way to regulate it so it's only on when needed. Your current fan clutch automatically regulates the fan to keep the engine only as cool as needed.
Another, and less expensive, alternative is to remove the fan clutch and run a flex fan. There is a potential problem with flex fans though as I have been told that when fording deep water the blades can catch the water and bend enough to hit the radiator. I never had it happen or seen it happen so I can't say if that is a true statement or not.
Why do you want to eliminate the belt driven fan in the first place? If it's due to a bad fan clutch a replacement is most likely less than half the cost of a new electric fan, plus you won't have waste time retrofiting the thing.
Another, and less expensive, alternative is to remove the fan clutch and run a flex fan. There is a potential problem with flex fans though as I have been told that when fording deep water the blades can catch the water and bend enough to hit the radiator. I never had it happen or seen it happen so I can't say if that is a true statement or not.
Why do you want to eliminate the belt driven fan in the first place? If it's due to a bad fan clutch a replacement is most likely less than half the cost of a new electric fan, plus you won't have waste time retrofiting the thing.
11-09-2011, 03:51 PM
#6
CF Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Fauquier County, Virginia
Posts: 2,867
Likes: 0
Received 15 Likes
on
13 Posts
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I-6 4.0 HO
Deja vu? I coulda sworn I've seen this same thread once before....
and again before that...
and another time BEFORE that...
and way back when before that....
and again before that...
and another time BEFORE that...
and way back when before that....
11-09-2011, 03:53 PM
#7
CF Veteran
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Havana fl
Posts: 1,648
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
All joking aside I would replace it with a good quality fan clutch and call it a day. If you really wanna run an electric fan good luck. BTW a three row radiator will net you more cooling system capacity than a electric fan ever will.
Trending Topics
11-09-2011, 04:01 PM
#8
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Nice Thanks..
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Gauge
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
15
09-15-2015 07:52 PM
mach3lude
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
17
09-10-2015 02:34 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)