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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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Debating on if I should put a mechanical one on( my jeep didn't have one when I bought it) and run just one electrical 97+ fan. Or if I should go ahead and run 2 97+ fans. Thoughts?
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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Mechanical fan is the main fan and will move way more air than the efan at just above idle speed. I'd suggest re-installing the mechanical fan before next summer.
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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I would agree^
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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yup, put it back would be best
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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Any of y'all know if the 97+ fan fits? Or if it's better. I have to buy a new one either way
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 04:19 AM
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Should fit .
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 03:31 PM
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Anyone know where to get a heavy duty fan clutch?
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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We experimented with a heavy duty fan clutch.....constant noise/roar....went back to stock/standard duty clutch. Just about any auto parts store sells fan clutches.

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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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I see a nice fan that doesn't require a clutch, are there cons to doing this? I know it would cool alot better, but would I possibly be overcooling in the winter?(I live in north Texas so it does get pretty cold here for a couple months) and it says its for clockwise rotation, how do I know which way my fan turns? It's a 92 4.0 4x4 manual tranny
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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Cons:

Wastes gas/power
Constant noise

Pros:

Cheap is about it

Clutch fan is the way to go. No fan will "over cool" with a properly functioning t-stat.

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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by worleyburd
Anyone know where to get a heavy duty fan clutch?
Search grand cherokee fan clutch upgrade.
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