Don't think so. I've had mine happen in 80º weather after shutting it off
and then starting it up an hour or less later.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Andy Levy
Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2001 3:06 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: Black Magic fan in 97+ Dak
The silicone fluid in the clutch thickens up when it gets cold, keeping
it engaged. Notice that the roar doesn't happen in warm weather, or
once the engine is warmed up a bit.
Arnoldo Silva wrote:
>
> why is it that the fan roars in the morning or when truck has been siting
a
> while i cant understand this none of my other vehicles do this.
> arnold
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andy Levy" <andylevy@bigfoot.com>
> To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2001 9:32 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: Black Magic fan in 97+ Dak
>
> > The engine definitely winds up faster without all that extra drag on it,
> > and on cold mornings I actually have power, instead of the fan roar.
> >
> > Anytime the a/c compressor is running, the fan runs. Which is a little
> > odd when I have the defroster on early in the morning, as it'll kick on
> > and off every few seconds.
> >
> > TJ Goettner wrote:
> > >
> > > Did you happen to notice any power increases?? Doesnt that one come
on
> > > constant also when you have the AC on? Not that it matters, I never
use
> my
> > > AC... even though Im in south GA.
> > >
> > > TJ
> > > 1992 Dodge Dakota 4X4
> > > Long Bed, 318, Auto Trans
> > > DT Headers, Functional RamAir Hood
> > > K&N FIPK, Flowmaster Muffler
> > > Custom Throttle Body
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Andy Levy" <andylevy@bigfoot.com>
> > > To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> > > Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 5:37 PM
> > > Subject: Re: DML: Black Magic fan in 97+ Dak
> > >
> > > > Mine's mounted vertically, the clamps on the top and bottom of the
> > > > radiator. I don't think the brackets were modified, but I got mine
> > > > secondhand. I'll try to check tomorrow which wire it is, and
whether
> > > > the brakcet was modified or not.
> > > >
> > > > -andy
> > > >
> > > > John_Neff@Dell.com wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Does anyone have any hints on installing a Black Magic fan in a
97+
> Dak?
> > > I
> > > > > just received mine yesterday and it looks pretty straight forward.
> But,
> > > I do
> > > > > have a couple of quick questions. How did you mount the fan? Did
you
> do
> > > so
> > > > > vertically, or horizontally? Did you need to modify the included
> > > brackets
> > > > > any? Which wire on the A/C compressor is +?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks in advance,
> > > > > John
> > > > > 98 Dak 4X4 CC Sport, 5.2L, Auto, Mopar headers and computer, F&B
TB,
> > > Gibson
> > > > > cat back, MSD 6A and Blaster SS coil, Superior Transmissions shift
> kit,
> > > soon
> > > > > to be installed Black Magic fan.
> >
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