I've used electric fans for about 15 or more years on my 1600. The best fan
I've used is a 13" Spal which I bought from Racer Parts Wholesale. Not cheap
but definitely worth the $$$$. Not all fans are created = and the Spal is
the best.
I use a relay which is triggered from a lead on the coil and when I shut my
car off it stops the fan. I also have a thermostatic control which I can
overide by a switch in the car
However it does draw about 15 amps so I suggest a bigger alt.
It fits with the rad in place provided you use an early waterpump.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul" <9laser3@bright.net>
To: "Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 10:09 AM
Subject: Electric fans for 1600s?
> I finally had some time yesterday to work on the water pump and it
finally
> gave up and came off the block. Flushed the block and the heater core
this
> morning. I need to get some new hardware before I put everything back in.
>
> But, looking at the old clutch fan assembly laying on the garage floor
has
> me thinking it might be time to get an electric fan set up. Save a few
> pounds of rotating-waiting-to-fall-apart-jury-rigged-clutch-fan, gain a
> horse or two, and clean up under the hood.
>
> So, who is running which fan, what should I be wary of, pusher vs.
puller.
> new vs. junk yard donor?
>
> Or should I just wait to see who overheats on the way home from Shasta?
>
> Paul Kort
> Ohio
> 1969 1600
> 1972 510
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