Date:         Fri, 28 Jun 2013 17:45:35 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM>
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From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM>
Subject:      Re: Radiator Fan
Comments: To: mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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I've considered going to the larger motor ('85).  How big a job is it to change the wiring?

Karl Wolz
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On Jun 28, 2013, at 4:55 PM, mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET> wrote:

> For replacement purposes there are only 2 rad fan assemblies.
> A small motor 200/300 watt and a large motor 450 watt. You need to use
> the right version for your wiring. The fan shroud is also different to
> match the motor size. The fan blades are the same diameter, the motor is
> different and the wiring is very different.
> 
> 82-85 200/300 watt small motor.
> 86-91 2wd not with factory A/C 200/300 watt small motor.
> 
> 86-91 with factory A/C 450 watt large motor.
> All Syncros use 450 watt large motor.
> 
> Mark
> 
> Jim Ogul wrote:
>> Anyone ever replaced their's on an 85 Westy with automatic.  I look at the
>> various sellers and they list one for 86-91 but not for an 85.
>> 
>> Jim
>> 85 Westy
>>