Put ZJ clutch fan in a XJ to keep cooler (it worked). Photos.
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Put ZJ clutch fan in a XJ to keep cooler (it worked). Photos.
I did the fan clutch conversion. I put in the ZJ Hayden 2737 for $36 @ O'Rilley Auto.
As you can see it's much bigger. I also took at pic. It is approx 85*. This is with a/c on after a trip around our town and now sitting for 10min.
I also did the 180* stat and I drilled one 1/8" hole on the side to allow for more coolant flow. As you can see it works!
If you think the loud roar from the fan will attrack "black helicopters", don't do it. You can hear it. But, a/c is colder now, engine is cooler. Win-win!
Any questions, ask away.
As you can see it's much bigger. I also took at pic. It is approx 85*. This is with a/c on after a trip around our town and now sitting for 10min.
I also did the 180* stat and I drilled one 1/8" hole on the side to allow for more coolant flow. As you can see it works!
If you think the loud roar from the fan will attrack "black helicopters", don't do it. You can hear it. But, a/c is colder now, engine is cooler. Win-win!
Any questions, ask away.
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I tried this install with a HD #2737 and the studs were like 1/8" too long and I couldn't get the thing on. I would have needed to tilt the radiator forward to get clearance to install it. Once installed there would be enough clearance. Went back to stock until another day.
How did you get clearance?
How did you get clearance?
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I tried this install with a HD #2737 and the studs were like 1/8" too long and I couldn't get the thing on. I would have needed to tilt the radiator forward to get clearance to install it. Once installed there would be enough clearance. Went back to stock until another day.
How did you get clearance?
How did you get clearance?
Ill post some pics tonight maybe that will help?
Will-do. It's teh heavy duty not the severe duty. I assume not much. Although, it's a toy and not a daily driver, so I wasn't concerned.
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The XJ looks the same. Pics in a second.
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Yep just like the pictures. The HD fan clutch has the fins in the front and they hit the radiator before I can get the mounting flange over the studs. Could be either radiator shifted back a hair (1/8") or the motor mounts are just a bit off and the motor is forward a bit. I will try again when I have more time and patience.
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Yep just like the pictures. The HD fan clutch has the fins in the front and they hit the radiator before I can get the mounting flange over the studs. Could be either radiator shifted back a hair (1/8") or the motor mounts are just a bit off and the motor is forward a bit. I will try again when I have more time and patience.
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Now that I think about it, I think that previously mine was lightly hit on the passenger front corner. That could account for the 1/8" clearance that I am missing.
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