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Old 04-19-04, 10:16 AM
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whats the best elect fan to use short 81-82 radiators

which fan could i use on the early 81-82 short radiators
need electric fan or fans to bolt right up..."space is limited cause of intercooler"
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aparently the efan of an old tauros (sp?) is basicly a straight bolt (zip tie ) on...


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I hear that the old taurus and fiero fans work. I do know that an old escort fan will work. Thats what I am using of course. You should be able to just use some long zip ties to attach it.
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Its some bank but a flex-a-lite 310 fan twin line fits perfectly, and pulls 2100 cfm. Also comes with an adjustable thermostat. When I say perfect, I mean, perfect. Even has weatherstripping to make sure all air is pulled from the rad and not from outside it.
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what year taurus???
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Early 90's 3.8 V6. I got the same one from a Lincoln. I got the relay as well from here.
http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDeta...pe=600&PTSet=A
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I think this continuous duty solenoid would work as a cheaper alternative to switching on that high amperage fan.
http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDeta...pe=575&PTSet=A
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Toyorotor,
I got the fan from the U-Pick in Davie for $26 (including warranty).
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what year lincoln and what model did you get the fan off
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I have a lincoln 3.8l fan that is exactly like the 3.8l taurus 3.8l fan except it is hispeed only. The taurus fans have 2 speed fans but we can only wire them up for either hi or low speed anyway.

I'll sell it to you. I couldn't get it to fit my 1980 and I didn't want to remove my AC stuff or relocate my radiator.

PM me if you are interested.
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if it didnt fit your 80 it probably wont fit my 80 radiator which is mounted in a 73 corolla, i have less space than most people.... i thought the 3.8l fan was very thin....
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Originally posted by Rutnick
I have a lincoln 3.8l fan that is exactly like the 3.8l taurus 3.8l fan except it is hispeed only.
Are you sure about that. The Lincoln I got it from has the dual speed fan. (3 wires coming from it, 1 ground, 1 low speed, 1 high speed).
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Originally posted by Rutnick
I The taurus fans have 2 speed fans but we can only wire them up for either hi or low speed anyway.

I'm wiring mine up for 2 speeds. I'm doing the wiring diagrams and when I actually do it I'll post pics, wiring diagram, components and cost.
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