I aligned mine DEAD center to the old pulley. I let it idle until I got to
where I normally sit with the old setup and the 180 T-Stat, then set the
Electric T-Stat to kick on right there, about 190ish, maybe a little less.
I did make sure to REALLY get it pushed against the radiator good, then on
the top and bottom mounting brackets I stuck extra "dummy" bolts and screws
in so it wouldn't slide back any because they are in the way.
Another thing is that I did have my radiator pressure flushed after I bought
the truck a month ago (41,000 miles). Standard mix Anti-Freeze and Water,
that's it.
Hope that helps,
Shawn
98 5.2L 4x4 CC
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Russ Borman
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2001 10:54 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: RE: DML: RE: electric fans
Hi Shawn,
My name is Russ, I live in San Diego, CA. I just put a Black Magic on my
'99 5.2 4x4 today was wondering how you set yours up. It was about 90
degrees
here today, and the temp just barely touched 210 while driving around town.
I am also running a 180 t-stat. Where did you position the fan on your
radiator? My brother thinks if we move it towards the bottom of the
radiator
it will be more effective.
Thanks for any info,
Russ
-- Original Message --
>Black Magic on my 98 5.2L 4x4 CC. Atlanta traffic, 100Degree's outside
>at
>1:45ishPM, 90% humidity, dead stop 1 hour, AC Cranked, NEVER got to 210.
> I
>also run a 180 Degree T-Stat but have never even put in DEI Radiator
relief.
>I'm impressed.
>
>Usually without traffic it stays much cooler, however, sitting below 210
>for
>AN HOUR in 100 Degree 90% humidity is pretty impressive in my book.
>
>Shawn
>
>P.S.
> Go ahead and get the manual off switch for it if you get the Black
Magic,
>it's annoying to turn the key to on or ACC and have it crank up if the
>engines warm and not running.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Blaine Basse
>Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 8:15 PM
>To: dakota mailing list
>Subject: DML: electric fans
>
>I need a little advice. My fan clutch may be going out after 195,000 miles
>and I was interested in replacing it with an electric fan. What is the
>best
>fan and set up for a '94 cc 5.2l with a/c? I looked at the black magics
>and
>others but have heard of problems with overheating in traffic. I have
that
>problem now. I want something that will keep my truck cool in all
>conditions as in Louisiana it gets warm and stays muggy. If electric won't
>do the job I'll go back with an engine driven fan.
>tia
>_______________________________________________________________
>Blaine V. Basse (Bigbad)--SE Louisiana
>'94 CC SLT 318 auto 2wd 3.55sg Gray/Gray
>Checkmate soft tonneaux,
>Ventvisors, AVS rear louvers, home-built aluminum
>grille and valance inserts w/driving lamps, 180* t-stat, 14"
>breather w/Accel filter, Flowmaster 40 muffler, Kenwood CD, Polk
>5x7's(rear) and 5-1/4"(front), 10"Pyle tube, Optimus tweeters(they scream),
>and 3 amps(Sony XM3020, XM4520 and Harmon Khardon CA240).
>'96 Yamaha Virago 1100 Special
>'95 Neon (Joela's car)
>_______________________________________________________________
>
>
>
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