Preface:
I know I'll probably get crucified for asking this for one reason or another. I understand this ahead of time. I have done some searching.. Maybe I just didn't find the answer on my on. Anyway here goes...

I went to the yard the other day and the only taurus fan I could find was a one speed model. At the time I wasn't aware there was two models so it didn't come to my attention that I was buying potentially the wrong fan. Then when I found out I figured since most everyone says the low-speed setting on the two speed models was all you really need I figured maybe I did alright.

Is the one speed fan enough? Is it too much or not enough?

Also, to save money I'm thinking about just getting a set temperature fan controller. Now I read that Aaron Cake said to set the potentiometer version to 190*. So I should get a 190* fan controller correct?

Then comes the question of relays.. I have seen some people here get away just the 30amp relay. But on other forums (particularly the 4x4ing ones) they talk about these huge 80-90 amp relays or just a 40amp one. One group used a fan controller by DCC. I think it was. but it was $100 (it also included everything but wire I believe.)

I think this basically covers everything I wanted to ask. Basically I wanted to know about the one speed taurus fan and the fan controller. What's recommended. I just want to install this is basically forget about it. Maybe If possible and not to difficult to wire a buzzer or light that will go off if the relay or whatever fails.

I hope Jack Hild finds this.

Thanks, Eric

 

I have a two-speed Taurus fan and only use the low speed...but I have no AC, which might make a difference.

Go back to the junkyard and look at the Fords again...many of the Tauri (?) have a relay and fuse setup that can be easily adapted to fit our cars.
The fuse- in a nice waterproof housing- is mounted on the cylinder head just at the valve cover. The relay is a bit further downstream but can be found by tracing the harness.

The beauty of this setup is you have all the matching plugs/wiring needed for the install and Ford has already figured out the component specs.

 

damn.. I guess I'll try to sell the fan I have on ebay then. Maybe someone more local will have a taurus then. I'll have more time this time as last time I was being rushed.. Any one else?

 

Look for taurus's with with the 3.8liter(or 3.6l ,can't remember offhand)motor as those have the 2 spd. fans. The 2-speed shourd also doesn't have the cutout in the corner like the single speed Taurus 3.0 liter etc. fans, so it's a little nicer looking.

 

So basically I can't use the one speed fan? Or no one has tried using it?

 

Of course you can try it...what have to lose?

 

yeah you know only an engine. those are cheap enough now a days

 

You can use it. My 88TII had one on it and it worked fine. It is a slightly different fit than the 2-speed, but it cooled just fine. Comparing it to the 2-speed fan it was somewhat stronger than the low speed and somewhat weaker than the high speed.

I have no idea how many amps it pulls; the setup was wired directly through the adjustable thermostat w/remote probe and it worked fine. That seemed to be a bad idea so I immediately added a relay to protect the switch.

Good Luck!

 

How does the fan kill an engine?

 

If it overheats, but I would assume that someone who is trying to change a part of their cooling system would have enough sense to watch the temp on the vehicle. But seriously speaking, all you would lose is a few minutes/hours of time if it doesn't work out. Which is nothing compared to the hours already spent under the hood lol


Edit:

I too have been thinking about going to an E. fan. The clutch is going bad on my stocker.
Does anyone have any input on a 91-96 Escort fan? (The one reccomended by Rotary Ressurection)
Or will it be relatively the same as getting a Taurus fan?

 

I think my buddy has it and it works for him. Anyway my guess is now if it cools down a six or eight cylinder effectively then all you really have to worry about is the charging system and fan coverage (some will be too big or small).