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Nov 26, 2006 | 03:07 PM

angrystick87

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dumping the clutch fan

Just picked up an electric fan at the junkyard yesterday and am looking for any wiring/fuse/electrical advice. I would like it to cut on when I start the car, but to also have the option to let it run after the car is shut down, for the summertime.

I also wonder how much power I will be freeing up by removing the clutch fan when it is going to put more strain on the alternator?
thanks

Nov 27, 2006 | 08:50 AM

corvetteguy

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RE: dumping the clutch fan

why do you want the fan to run after
you walk away from the car?
Are you worried about the car cooling down
to slow?

I would just hook it to switched 12 volts.

Nov 27, 2006 | 11:59 PM

Colorado_Mustang

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RE: dumping the clutch fan

You need a delayed relay. Check a place like DigiKey or Radio Shack and let them know what you want to do. You will be hooked to a 12V switched source as well as a constant 12V source.

I lost idle speed with my electric fans...OEM ones may be more efficient, however. Also, that isn't in comparison to a factory mechanical fan.

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ORIGINAL: angrystick87

Just picked up an electric fan at the junkyard yesterday and am looking for any wiring/fuse/electrical advice. I would like it to cut on when I start the car, but to also have the option to let it run after the car is shut down, for the summertime.

I also wonder how much power I will be freeing up by removing the clutch fan when it is going to put more strain on the alternator?
thanks