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Electric Fan conversion

Posted: 1/16/06 4:06am Message 1 of 6
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

Hey there Vette Fans

Questions for the shark tank:

I am converting to an electric fan set up with my new aluminum radiator. Is the Painless wiring kit the best way to go? A friend mentioned that you could actually buy the fan relay, termostat swtich, etc for a fraction of the cost - but I guess it is no longer "painless".

Also, would like to track down an up to date alternator bracket with a turnbuckle adjustment (don't know what those are actually called). Saw some from March but they are all "Outboard". I believe our wheels need an inboard. Correct?

Any comments, suggestions, tips etc are greatly appreciated.

Thanks all,

Luke





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Posted: 1/17/06 9:58am Message 2 of 6
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Posted: 1/17/06 10:58am Message 3 of 6
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The ol' phrase "Location, Location, Location" means a lot, even in the forums.  I'll move this to the 'Electrical' forum to see if you have any better feedback.


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Posted: 1/17/06 8:05pm Message 4 of 6
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Sorry, Luke, I'm no help on this one!
Seems like, tho, you could use a set-up from the '81-82 Vettes. They had 'lectrical fans from the fact. Just an idea.
                                              


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Posted: 1/18/06 7:48am Message 5 of 6
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Vette(s): 1960 (got wiped out in the Rapid City flood of 72), 1968 roadster(sold it so I could buy the 71), 1971 Coupe Chromed almost everything underneath. Had it since "76"

 Try looking at Street & Performance, or Zoops. I have the Zoops on mine and you will need the outboard. The inboard puts the A/C compressor and the Alt. above the intake manifold. That makes it to high for the hood clearance. I have both. Inboard on my Street Rod, and outboard on my 71. If you use both A/C and Alt. on your vette you will have to change over to a Sanden 501 compressor. That's what I'm having trouble with now, but I think I have it solved finally. I had to make up a fitting by cutting two  fittings in half and tig welding them back together to get the one I need. I needed a #12 o-ring on one end to fit in a 1/2" hose. They don't make a 180 deg. fitting to do this. Hope it works.  Kind of cost me $200. to get it made. Speeding ticket on way to Rapid City. Went 13 yrs. without one of those. And fuel.




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Posted: 1/18/06 7:35pm Message 6 of 6
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So.......you're saying your A/C got you a speeding tic?!!! I can hear it now...."Sorry, Officer, my A/C parts were speeding, and I was just trying to keep up..."


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