elmustang5.0

yesterday i had an electrician take a look at why the fan didnt turn on and he said the motor was dead. today when i was getting ready to pull it out to get a new one, i noticed that the power wires looked wiered. i took the protector off and they were fried so i rewired it and just like that the fan turned on is it alright if the fan turns on with the engine and never turns off unless the engine is off?

FiveLiterRiceEater

yeah thats fine. thats how a traditional fan works, since its running off the crank.

elmustang5.0

it sure does suck in a lot of power, when the fan is on the voltage drops almost all the way down. what can i do to fix it to be able to hook up a stereo system?

88NOTCH

Better alternator.

FiveLiterRiceEater

yep. big alternator. but as long as your car is running, and your alternator is charging, you should be fine. with just the fan anyways

elmustang5.0

but i cant put on a sound system in it right?

FiveLiterRiceEater

your alternator wont beable to keep up with it. every time your sub hits your lights will dim. get a new alternator and a capacitor when you put your system in.

elmustang5.0

what if i get a better batery? the one i have now is weak and old.

FiveLiterRiceEater

well if its due for replacement shortly i would do that too. but you'll still need the higher output alternator

elmustang5.0

can i get a good alternator at a junkyard?