Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 09:27:07 -0400
Reply-To: Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: World parts Radiator Fan Solution.
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Thank you Dennis. I’ll grab a 7ohm 50watt resistor I found one on eBay. You may be hearing from me to bring my westy to your shop for this the electrical part may be slightly above my pay grade.
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> On Oct 16, 2017, at 12:36 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> No, this resistor is not correct. This value is for a load resistor to be added to LD lights so that the car thinks a conventional bulb is there.
>
> You need something around .7 ohms, in series with the fan motor for low speed operation.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Casal
> Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2017 1:03 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: World parts Radiator Fan Solution.
>
> Hey Dennis,
>
> I'm about to order the fan and brackets is this the correct resistor for this application? Also could you give me a hint on where to install the resistor before or after the radiator fan switch? I appreciate these threads immensely learn a lot from following. peace tom
>
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>> On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 2:27 AM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Not following this all that closely so sorry if this offer is
>> inappropriate but if you need a fan and wiring with resistors or any
>> such for early or late model Vanagons but not the shrouds let me know. I can check tomorrow.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 11:20 PM Dennis Haynes
>> <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Here is a link to some pictures of new style fan attached to a radiator.
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>>> rv.ms%2Ff%2Fs!AqaEiIhKCAKbiKQA-8q3YGmZPT4jyg&data=02%7C01%7Csnuggle.
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>>>
>>> Mounting brackets SPAL 30130032, you need to order 4
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>>>
>>>
>>> Flex-a-lite 118 Black 16" LoBoy Electric Fan (puller)
>>>
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>> SearchResultsPageCmd?Ntt=flex+a+lite+118&requestYear=&
>> storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&year=&make=&model=&
>> submodel=&engine=&Nrpp=&No=&persistYmm=false
>>>
>>> This is no my replacement for radiator fans all models. You will
>>> need to drill 4 6mm holes in the radiator frame for the fan mounts.
>>> This fan moves 2500 cfm on only 19 amps. I have done extensive
>>> testing with the factory fan resistor and it works fine, gives 3
>>> speeds. So far elimination of the shroud seems to offer better
>>> cooling at highway speeds with noticeable improved AC operation. Ram
>>> air does not have to squeeze through that reduced fan opening on the
>>> stock shroud. For the earlier
>> fans
>>> you will need to add a fan resistor to the wiring for the low speed.
>>> .9
>> ohm
>>> 50 watt works well.
>>>
>>> Dennis
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> From: ddbjorkman@verizon.net [mailto:ddbjorkman@verizon.net]
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:41 AM
>>> To: d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM; vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
>>> Subject: Re: World parts
>>>
>>> Thanks Dennis. Please send the info as soon as you can. I need to get
>>> this done and get back home to MA. Had to send the wife home last
>>> Friday by plane and I miss her and the dog. I'm running out of time
>>> and money
>> on
>>> this unexpectedly lengthy trip. Much more fun when it's planned.
>>> BTW, new fan shrouds seem hard to find. Anyone got a vendor?
>>>
>>> Dave B.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM<mailto:
>>> d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>>
>>> To: vanagon
>>> <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>>>
>>> Sent: Wed, Sep 6, 2017 10:07 am
>>> Subject: Re: World parts
>>>
>>> I have a low cost, more efficient radiator fan solution. I can send
>>> details later.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dennis
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my Windows 10 phone
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> From: ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET<mailto:ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET><mailto:
>>> ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET<mailto:ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET?>>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:03 AM
>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM><mailto:
>>> vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM?>>
>>> Subject: World parts
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Looks like I have to replace my rad fan and shroud, When fan is
>>> turned by hand, one can feel a lump, or sticky spot in the rotation
>>> and is quite
>> loud
>>> when operating. Shroud was bent and somewhat rusted and although it
>>> was straightened and painted I might as well do this up right.
>>> Advance Auto Parts may be able to get them, as they have some
>>> relationship with World parts, and they are local and may save me
>>> some shipping costs. Has anyone got any pro or cons on World Parts.
>>> I am not sure of their reputation and am deciding if I want to go that route or stick with our regular vendors.
>>>
>>> Dave B.
>>>
>>
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