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Topic: Electric Fan anyone?
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Stang28965
Gearhead Posts: 454
From: Webster New York USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 05-09-2006 08:56 PM
   
I'd like to install an electric fan on my 65 Mustang with a 289. I found a kit from California mustang but it says I need over 5" of clearance between the radiator and water pump pulley. I checked mine and I have 3.75" if that.So my question is, do they make a fan that will work?
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'68Coupe
Journeyman Posts: 34
From: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Registered: Apr 2006
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posted 05-09-2006 09:08 PM
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Originally posted by Stang28965:
I'd like to install an electric fan on my 65 Mustang with a 289. I found a kit from California mustang but it says I need over 5" of clearance between the radiator and water pump pulley. I checked mine and I have 3.75" if that.So my question is, do they make a fan that will work?
im not entrirely sure about the dimensions, but the flexalite FLX-150 is supposed to be a universal fit in most cars...ive been meaning to buy one...sorry not to be of more help
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- 1968 coupe, vinyl top
- 289ci
- Hooker full length headers
- Factory A/C
- Edelbrock 1403 carb
- Edelbrock intake
- Griffin radiator (stock replacement)
- Ignitor II
- Koni classics front and rear
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 2925
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 05-09-2006 09:29 PM
Derale # 16926 Fastymz has one, as do a few others on here. (including me)The Derale #16926 fits 65-66 mustang radiators PERFECT, is less than 3-1/4" thick, and could suck a golf ball through a garden hose. These are conservatively rated at 2200cfm, but seem way stronger. There is no set standard for rating fans, so be cautious of big claims.... especially if they have low amp ratings.  It draws around 20 continuous amps, so be sure your charging system is up to the task. They look like an OEM unit, and are top quality. Expect to pay around $120 through Summit. Derale also sells great temperature sensitive switches for turning the fans on and off. They even offer an adjustable unit. (150-240F) These have a relay included in their construction, and also have an 'override' wire that can be connected to a switch to turn it on manually. (it can also be connected to the AC if you have that) These switches have various probes available to measure the temperature. The one I have screws right into the water passage in the intake manifold. They also have ones that fit between the fins and in the hose.  http://www.derale.com Good Luck!
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Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
http://www.geocities.com/carbedstangs/cmml_mburch.html
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367
http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?220
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Stang28965
Gearhead Posts: 454
From: Webster New York USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 05-10-2006 07:19 PM
Looks Like a great kit, I just put my order in though summit. I'll have pictures of the install.Thanks!
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 2925
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 05-10-2006 08:35 PM
Hey Scoop, you recently installed one of these Derale fans.... What do you think of it? I've been kind of waiting for an update on the fan project.  ------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
http://www.geocities.com/carbedstangs/cmml_mburch.html
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367
http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?220
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Aussie XAXB
Journeyman Posts: 35
From: North Olmsted, Ohio
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 05-10-2006 09:28 PM
Looks like n2oMike has you covered. I put an electric fan on my 93 F-150 with the inline 6 and it's been great. I put the same fan on my wife's 66 Mustang with a 331 and it keeps it real cool, and there's plenty of room between the water pump and fan. The fan is 3,000 CFM, uses a 20 amp fuse (don't use a mini-fuse, the start up current will blow it), and was only $99. Steve
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