I don't think its just a back up, it is likely your main fan and the
electric only runs when you're a/c is on. Of course you can replace it with
an electric, (I just got my viper fan yesterday), but you will need to hook
up a thermostat for the new fan. I get about 2 more mpg and lots of extra
torque by replacing my fan with an electric, but my 5.2 only has one fan.
If you want a great fan, I will have a Black Magic for sale in a few days.
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of CHRIS HOGAN
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 8:13 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Electric & Viscous Fans
...so as many of you already know, and I just discovered, newer (and
maybe older...I only have a newer one) Dakotas
have both an electric and a viscous drive radiator fans. I was
considering replacing the viscous fan with an electric one, but since I
already have one, can I just pull off the viscous one?
Well, of course I CAN, but is it a good idea? Is the viscous drive fan
just a backup? Would it improve performance at all to remove the
viscous fan? I wouldn't think so if it's just a backup...probably just
freewheeling all the time.
Thanks,
Chris
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