Re: Black Magic fan in 97+ Dak

From: Arnoldo Silva (silva@rio.bravo.net)
Date: Sun Mar 25 2001 - 01:31:12 EST


me too
arnold
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2001 5:54 PM
Subject: RE: DML: Black Magic fan in 97+ Dak

> 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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