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10-08-2006, 12:28 PM
agjohn02

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Originally Posted by CheapJeep

I could run a puller fan from the front side inline with the pusher fan

this is not what we are talking about. mass flow is not going to be your problem. the problem is you're only pulling air through about 2/3 of the area of your rad. the other 1/3 is going to have little to no airflow over it on the trail. im sure the fan is adequate, you just need a bigger shroud. if you have room for it, which i doubt with the 258, go to eaker and see if he has an aluminum shroud you could put between the fan and rad that will cover the rad. my scout rad is only about an inch wider than yours and the taurus fan fit well. im not sure on the height difference though. there are plenty of cars out there with good fans and small radiators.
10-08-2006, 01:01 PM
agjohn02

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Originally Posted by CheapJeep

I know that alot of people in the club are running Taurus and other e-fans from junkyards, I just have to find the right size to fit my wittle bitty wadiator...

the taurus fan should fit your rad. i know the jeep guys on pirate are using them.
10-08-2006, 01:08 PM
stx4wheeler

yeah i had that exact tiny flexalite fan on the big nasty, it didnt draw hardly any air, it might work on little jeep motor though, that blue torch stuff looks awesome.
10-08-2006, 03:22 PM
eight

Taurus fan no fit on my jeep when it had the 258s. I tell you get fans from 03 malibu.
10-08-2006, 06:06 PM
CheapJeep

You're right Cox, after looking at it I really need a larger shroud that will cover the whole area of the radiator. I'll check a couple places like Eaker and Smiley's to see what they have, if nothing comes up I'll find a setup from a Malibu like you suggested Kopecki.

I didn't really do much today, I ended up going to Buzzfest for awhile instead of wrenching.
10-08-2006, 11:11 PM
DRAGOONRANCH

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Originally Posted by agjohn02

if you have room for it, which i doubt with the 258, go to eaker and see if he has an aluminum shroud you could put between the fan and rad that will cover the rad.

who is this eaker you speak of?
10-08-2006, 11:24 PM
CheapJeep

Eaker Performance in Bryan. They carry alot of performance parts, fittings, brackets, etc... and they're local so you don't have to order online or anything. I bought a few things from them and their prices are pretty competitive with Smiley's and other racing/performance shops.
10-09-2006, 01:40 PM
mudtoy67

Jonothan Eaker normally keeps a thin (probably 2-3" deep) aluminium fan shroud in stock for the dirt track guys. It would probably work.

Address is 2210 Maloney. 979-775-7223.
10-09-2006, 01:47 PM
sasquatch

why don't you either try to return it or sell it somewhere for cost; then buy the right dimension fan/fans either new or junkyard used(way cheaper). rather than ****** rigging a shroud over that flexlite fan
10-09-2006, 02:15 PM
TxCruzr

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Originally Posted by RCook527

why don't you either try to return it or sell it somewhere for cost; then buy the right dimension fan/fans either new or junkyard used(way cheaper). rather than ****** rigging a shroud over that flexlite fan

ala EBAY
10-09-2006, 02:32 PM
sasquatch

although now i just saw that you wrote asshat on the fan...
10-09-2006, 02:45 PM
DRAGOONRANCH

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Originally Posted by RCook527

although now i just saw that you wrote asshat on the fan...

it is rather fittin though don't you think. ;)
10-09-2006, 03:11 PM
Sharpe

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Originally Posted by RCook527

although now i just saw that you wrote asshat on the fan...

The irony is almost unbearable :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
10-28-2006, 01:08 AM
CheapJeep

Just got done in the shop for tonight. I pulled the gas tank skid and dropped the tank which ended up being almost all the way full... Got the frame up on stands and started to disconnect everything to pull the rear axle. Tomorrow I should get the axle pulled, frame smoothed, stretch kit welded on, etc...

2 things I see as being problems... First off I already know I'm going to have to cut the rear downtubes that X on the cage in order to run the fuel cell where I want it and still have room for tools, cooler, etc... This will be completed with other tube work I have planned. Secondly, I'm pretty damn sure I have a problem with my rear axle. First would be the rear lockright that I keep hearing/feeling disengage and grind. Also after looking closely at it the housing looks bent. If you look, both rear tires angle upward, this hasn't proven to be a problem so far, but I imagine if I have to replace a shaft it could be difficult.... :p My solution so far is to just run it as is until I have a serious issue then I'll replace it.
10-28-2006, 01:55 AM
TxCruzr

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Originally Posted by CheapJeep

I pulled the gas tank skid and dropped the tank which ended up being almost all the way full...

Its called using a siphon and a bucket, you should try it next time :gigem:

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