I have a flex a lite fan on my truck its an 18" reverse rotation. BTW I
think the stock fan is like 19 or 20"
Chris lang
-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas Vacchino <tommyv@thecia.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Friday, August 07, 1998 7:23 AM
Subject: Re: DML: flex fans
>
>Charlie Alley wrote:
>
>> Here's my two cents on the pros and cons of flex fans. I have used them
>> on many cars over the years. You will notice most flex fans have a
>> greater pitch than stock fans so they move more air at idle and low
>> speed. Most flatten out at higher RPM to reduce drag on the engine.
>> Since flex fans are direct driven (no clutch) If the water pump is
>> turning so is the fan unlike slipping fan clutches. They also have no
>> moving parts to seize up and lock the clutch, so you always get the
>> flex. you don't have to worry about electrical connections and burned up
>> motors like with an elec. fan.
>> But you never get anything for nothing. Flex fans are louder but
>> usually not offensive. spend the extra money for a good one. I have seen
>> some cheap ones come apart, not pretty.
>> Do some research, get a good one, and you should be pleased with it
>> as I am.
>>
>> Charlie
>
> Ok I could be wrong here? (I usually am) But when I was looking at
>FLEX-LITE fans.
>I beleieve they listed a clutch version.........Do you recommend any
>particular company for good fans\ or bad fans for that matter???
>
>"psychonaut"
>
>
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