Matt,
I just order same fan. #35317. For $42 I will give it a shot too! Keep us updated with your mods and wiring diagrams.
My wiring will be really simple to start with. Just a 75-amp relay and a switch under the dash. Then I will get into the thermostat setups.
Dan K.
Vehicle 1: 1992 Dodge Dakota Club Cab LE Color: Two-tone silver Engine: 5.2L EFI Mods: Home-brew CAI, March pullies, K&N Filters, Relocated IAT, DynoMax Turbo Exhaust and Hi-Flow Cat. Race weight: 3700 lbs.
Photo: http://static.flickr.com/42/84856795_c18903d10f.jpg
Vehicle 2: 1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX Color: White Engine: 4.6L EFI Mods: none yet.
Photo: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/2726734706_3f511ec702.jpg
--- On Fri, 6/5/09, DML Digest <owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net> wrote:
> From: DML Digest <owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Subject: DML Digest V5 #3755
> To: dakota-truck-digest@twistedbits.net
> Date: Friday, June 5, 2009, 9:00 PM
>
> DML Digest
> Saturday, June 6 2009
> Volume 05 : Number 3755
>
>
>
> The subjects discussed in this digest are:
> ==========
> DML: Taurus Fan Update
> Re: DML: Taurus Fan Update
> Re: DML: Taurus Fan Update
> Re: DML: Taurus Fan Update
> Re: DML: Taurus Fan Update
> Re: DML: Taurus Fan Update
> DML: Quality time final
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:30:47 -0700
> From: Matt Beazer <teseract@moparhowto.com>
> Subject: DML: Taurus Fan Update
>
> Finally got the fan today, so I took some pics with a tape
> measure. The
> one I'm most concerned about is this:
>
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_depth.jpg
>
> Looks to be 4.75" max depth, with my wife holding the tape
> measure a bit
> crooked. Note that the shroud can't be trimmed for
> less depth, I put a
> straightedge over the hub, there's only 1/8-1/4" clearance
> before the
> hub would be rubbing the radiator if trimmed.
>
> Then we have:
>
> Height: http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_height.jpg
> Width: http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_width.jpg
> Back: http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fanback.jpg
> Front: http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fanfront.jpg
>
> This thing definitely pulls some power considering how
> thick the wires are:
>
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_wirethickness.jpg
>
> Apparently they didn't want another fan broken as they
> shipped it in a
> huge box:
>
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_box.jpg
>
> The white box is about the same dimensions of the fan...
> sheesh. And
> Fedex STILL managed to snap off a tab (that I'd have to
> trim anyhow).
>
> I'm ordering some 8 gauge wire, a 75amp relay, and an 80
> amp automotive
> circuit breaker tomorrow. I'll use a Derale
> adjustable fan controller
> to trigger the relay on at 195 degrees (180 degree
> thermostat installed)
> or when the A/C is on.
>
> We'll see how she fits...
>
> MattB
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 07:32:22 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Phillip Batson <pbatson68@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Taurus Fan Update
>
> Awesome! Keep the updates coming!!
>
>
>
> - ----- Original Message ----
> From: Matt Beazer <teseract@moparhowto.com>
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Sent: Friday, June 5, 2009 4:30:47 AM
> Subject: DML: Taurus Fan Update
>
>
> Finally got the fan today, so I took some pics with a tape
> measure. The one I'm most concerned about is this:
>
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_depth.jpg
>
> Looks to be 4.75" max depth, with my wife holding the tape
> measure a bit crooked. Note that the shroud can't be
> trimmed for less depth, I put a straightedge over the hub,
> there's only 1/8-1/4" clearance before the hub would be
> rubbing the radiator if trimmed.
>
> Then we have:
>
> Height: http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_height.jpg
> Width: http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_width.jpg
> Back: http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fanback.jpg
> Front: http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fanfront.jpg
>
> This thing definitely pulls some power considering how
> thick the wires are:
>
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_wirethickness.jpg
>
> Apparently they didn't want another fan broken as they
> shipped it in a huge box:
>
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_box.jpg
>
> The white box is about the same dimensions of the fan...
> sheesh. And Fedex STILL managed to snap off a tab
> (that I'd have to trim anyhow).
>
> I'm ordering some 8 gauge wire, a 75amp relay, and an 80
> amp automotive circuit breaker tomorrow. I'll use a
> Derale adjustable fan controller to trigger the relay on at
> 195 degrees (180 degree thermostat installed) or when the
> A/C is on.
>
> We'll see how she fits...
>
> MattB
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 12:37:19 -0400
> From: Kurt Cypher <kcypher42.lists@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Taurus Fan Update
>
> On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 5:30 AM, Matt Beazer <teseract@moparhowto.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Apparently they didn't want another fan broken as they
> shipped it in a huge
> > box:
> >
> > http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_box.jpg
> >
>
> Still wouldn't have stopped a UPS guy with a forklift
> ramming a hole
> through the box. Happened to me when shipping a
> computer monitor for
> warranty service at work. The service center refused
> to accept it for
> warranty work due to the case of the monitor being
> seriously cracked,
> indicating an impact. UPS declined the insurance
> claim due to
> "insufficient packaging." Upon return, I noticed a
> forklift-blade-shaped hole in the side of the box, right
> about where
> the damage to the monitor was. I'm sorry, no amount
> of packaging,
> beyond putting it in an extremely huge box would've
> protected that
> monitor from a forklift blade. Unfortunately, it
> would've been hard
> to prove it was a UPS forklift-driving gorilla, and not one
> of our own
> shipping/receiving folks, or the monitor service center's
> that did the
> damage, so my boss decided to just write off the monitor
> (which was
> fine with me, because that make/model was crap
> anyhow). On a side
> note, even after the forklift incident, the monitor still
> worked
> exactly as well as it had before.
>
> (UPS rant over)
>
> At least FedEx owned up to it before it even got to you,
> which saved
> you a little time and hassle getting it returned for a
> replacement.
> That's a plus.
>
> Kurt
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 11:54:29 -0500
> From: John Dunlap <jsdunlap@roadkill.org>
> Subject: Re: DML: Taurus Fan Update
>
> From where did you order this fan ???
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 4:30 AM, Matt Beazer <teseract@moparhowto.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Finally got the fan today, so I took some pics with a
> tape measure. Â The one I'm most concerned about is this:
> >
> > http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_depth.jpg
> >
> > Looks to be 4.75" max depth, with my wife holding the
> tape measure a bit crooked. Â Note that the shroud can't
> be trimmed for less depth, I put a straightedge over the
> hub, there's only 1/8-1/4" clearance before the hub would be
> rubbing the radiator if trimmed.
> >
> > Then we have:
> >
> > Height: http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_height.jpg
> > Width: http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_width.jpg
> > Back: http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fanback.jpg
> > Front: http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fanfront.jpg
> >
> > This thing definitely pulls some power considering how
> thick the wires are:
> >
> > http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_wirethickness.jpg
> >
> > Apparently they didn't want another fan broken as they
> shipped it in a huge box:
> >
> > http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_box.jpg
> >
> > The white box is about the same dimensions of the
> fan... sheesh. Â And Fedex STILL managed to snap off a tab
> (that I'd have to trim anyhow).
> >
> > I'm ordering some 8 gauge wire, a 75amp relay, and an
> 80 amp automotive circuit breaker tomorrow. Â I'll use a
> Derale adjustable fan controller to trigger the relay on at
> 195 degrees (180 degree thermostat installed) or when the
> A/C is on.
> >
> > We'll see how she fits...
> >
> > MattB
> >
>
>
>
> - --
> QUOTING... Â James Bovard
>
> "Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a
> sheep voting
> on what to have for dinner."
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:51:03 -0700
> From: Matt Beazer <teseract@moparhowto.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Taurus Fan Update
>
> Rock Auto -- one of their "Wholesaler closeout"
> deals. $42 vs. a normal
> price of $120+... not a bad deal at all, and it doesn't
> look to be a
> cheap piece of crap made in China either. That and
> the 5% discount they
> give repeat customers and anyone else who can find a 5% off
> code. :)
>
> MattB
>
>
>
> John Dunlap wrote:
> > >From where did you order this fan ???
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 4:30 AM, Matt Beazer <teseract@moparhowto.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >> Finally got the fan today, so I took some pics
> with a tape measure. The one I'm most concerned about
> is this:
> >>
> >> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_depth.jpg
> >>
> >> Looks to be 4.75" max depth, with my wife holding
> the tape measure a bit crooked. Note that the shroud
> can't be trimmed for less depth, I put a straightedge over
> the hub, there's only 1/8-1/4" clearance before the hub
> would be rubbing the radiator if trimmed.
> >>
> >> Then we have:
> >>
> >> Height: http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_height.jpg
> >> Width: http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_width.jpg
> >> Back: http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fanback.jpg
> >> Front: http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fanfront.jpg
> >>
> >> This thing definitely pulls some power considering
> how thick the wires are:
> >>
> >> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_wirethickness.jpg
> >>
> >> Apparently they didn't want another fan broken as
> they shipped it in a huge box:
> >>
> >> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_box.jpg
> >>
> >> The white box is about the same dimensions of the
> fan... sheesh. And Fedex STILL managed to snap off a
> tab (that I'd have to trim anyhow).
> >>
> >> I'm ordering some 8 gauge wire, a 75amp relay, and
> an 80 amp automotive circuit breaker tomorrow. I'll
> use a Derale adjustable fan controller to trigger the relay
> on at 195 degrees (180 degree thermostat installed) or when
> the A/C is on.
> >>
> >> We'll see how she fits...
> >>
> >> MattB
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > QUOTING... James Bovard
> >
> > "Democracy must be something more than two wolves and
> a sheep voting
> > on what to have for dinner."
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 13:48:17 -0400
> From: Don Rey <radon220@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Taurus Fan Update
>
> Ooh I like bashing UPS.
>
> The company I work for recieved a "Return to Sender"
> package because
> UPS had impaled one of our shipments with a forklift. This
> was a
> $30,000 electronic control unit (an aluminum alloy box
> housing a
> handful of circuit card assemblies) with a forklift hole
> freshly
> machined by UPS. I wasn't involved in the claim, so I don't
> know if
> they ultimately paid up. It was insured FWIW.
>
> The boxes they deliver to my house are intentionally thrown
> to my dog
> after they've thoroughly angered her.
>
> I've had better luck with fedex.
>
> Don in CT
>
>
> On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 12:37 PM, Kurt Cypher <kcypher42.lists@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 5:30 AM, Matt Beazer <teseract@moparhowto.com>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Apparently they didn't want another fan broken as
> they shipped it in a huge
> > > box:
> > >
> > > http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/radfan/fan_box.jpg
> > >
> >
> > Still wouldn't have stopped a UPS guy with a forklift
> ramming a hole
> > through the box. Happened to me when shipping a
> computer monitor for
> > warranty service at work. The service center refused
> to accept it for
> > warranty work due to the case of the monitor being
> seriously cracked,
> > indicating an impact. UPS declined the insurance
> claim due to
> > "insufficient packaging." Upon return, I noticed a
> > forklift-blade-shaped hole in the side of the box,
> right about where
> > the damage to the monitor was. I'm sorry, no amount
> of packaging,
> > beyond putting it in an extremely huge box would've
> protected that
> > monitor from a forklift blade. Unfortunately, it
> would've been hard
> > to prove it was a UPS forklift-driving gorilla, and
> not one of our own
> > shipping/receiving folks, or the monitor service
> center's that did the
> > damage, so my boss decided to just write off the
> monitor (which was
> > fine with me, because that make/model was crap
> anyhow). On a side
> > note, even after the forklift incident, the monitor
> still worked
> > exactly as well as it had before.
> >
> > (UPS rant over)
> >
> > At least FedEx owned up to it before it even got to
> you, which saved
> > you a little time and hassle getting it returned for a
> replacement.
> > That's a plus.
> >
> > Kurt
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 19:53:03 -0400
> From: "Zito, James A (GE Infra, Energy)" <james.zito@ge.com>
> Subject: DML: Quality time final
>
> Ok aside from forgetting to retighten the front body mounts
> before going
> for beer, I'm done.
>
> Can't recall if I've asked this, or not.....
> What retarded a$$hole @ Chrysler thought putting metric
> heads on SAE
> threads was a good idea??????????
>
> Jacking up the cab makes it much easier to get to the top
> bolts on the
> tranny.
>
> The fuel line/wiring harness bracket pulls out of the way
> nicely with a
> hunk of wire through the lower bolt hole and run to the
> hood bumper.
>
> I pitty exhaust system folks, I ended up having to drop the
> on-tranny
> mount / y pipe mount to get the pipe back in, and this was
> after
> trimming about an inch of the peg that goes in there.
>
> Started it up on the jackstands with only up to the muffler
> pipe
> connected it was a little louder than with the muffler on
> but still much
> quieter than say a Harley.
>
> Jim
> 03 Dak with 09 clutch.....
>
> ------------------------------
>
> End of DML Digest V5 #3755
> **************************
>
>
This archive was generated by hypermail 2b29 : Wed Jul 01 2009 - 14:24:03 EDT
