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Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :
 
So I have been having fan issues on my 92 LX. I have a fan controller which i have replaced twice, which is this one: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLX-30332/
So I decided forget this thing and just run a toggle switch. Now my actual fan has a hard time getting started. If I help it start (spin it), then it's fine. This is the current fan I have: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLX-160/. I believe this fan is on it's last leg. Now, my question is, first what is your idea of my current problem? And second, if I do need to replace my fan does anyone know of a good one I don't have to spend $300?
 
Posted by 89foxstang (Member # 5908) on :
 
^ yea sounds kinda like you fan may be on its last leg. has this fan ever worked properly? have you checked all your grounds? lmk

[ August 31, 2009, 11:07 AM: Message edited by: 89foxstang ]
 
Posted by Jdub07 (Member # 2728) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blue92:
So I have been having fan issues on my 92 LX. I have a fan controller which i have replaced twice, which is this one: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLX-30332/
So I decided forget this thing and just run a toggle switch. Now my actual fan has a hard time getting started. If I help it start (spin it), then it's fine. This is the current fan I have: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLX-160/. I believe this fan is on it's last leg. Now, my question is, first what is your idea of my current problem? And second, if I do need to replace my fan does anyone know of a good one I don't have to spend $300?
Get a Lincon Mark VIII fan $60. I have one on my truck and it cools great.
 
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 89foxstang:
^ yea sounds kinda like you fan may be on its last leg. has this fan ever worked properly? have you checked all your grounds? lmk
Yes, used to work great until that controller went out and hasn't worked the same. All grounds are good. I just RE-wired the whole fan system this weekend just to be sure.
 
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Jdub07:
quote:
Originally posted by Blue92:
So I have been having fan issues on my 92 LX. I have a fan controller which i have replaced twice, which is this one: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLX-30332/
So I decided forget this thing and just run a toggle switch. Now my actual fan has a hard time getting started. If I help it start (spin it), then it's fine. This is the current fan I have: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLX-160/. I believe this fan is on it's last leg. Now, my question is, first what is your idea of my current problem? And second, if I do need to replace my fan does anyone know of a good one I don't have to spend $300?
Get a Lincon Mark VIII fan $60. I have one on my truck and it cools great.
No problems mounting or anything? I have a huge aluminum radiator. Is that new or used cost? And from where?
 
Posted by Adam5.0 (Member # 6995) on :
 
i would go with v6 contour fan. you can use the same controller you have with a 40 amp relay. those mark 8 fans are great but if you dont have the clearance or right controller they can be a pain
 
Posted by Ty (Member # 4920) on :
 
i know a taurus fan works too but what year taurus. is it the body stlye like the SHO. i just grabbed one from pnp and want to know how i go about installing it
 
Posted by Camara90 (Member # 134) on :
 
Get a Mark VIII fan and use a stinger 80 amp relay to wire it up. Just wire the positive side of the relay to an ignition wire. It will turn on when you have your car on. I can take some pics of my install if you want. Better have at min a 130 amp alternator.

use the link for the relay.

http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/1333955/vpcsid/0/SFV/30046
 
Posted by Camara90 (Member # 134) on :
 
BTW there is a guy on corral named orion 134 who sells mark VIII for 60 shipped.

[ August 31, 2009, 04:36 PM: Message edited by: Camara90 ]
 
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :
 
I contacted Summit and they are going to credit me the money for the controller, which is cool. Apparently this has happened to many, not extremly common but is possible. As for the fan I might just purchase another motor with a 1 yr warranty or purchase one from another member.
 
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Camara90:
BTW there is a guy on corral named orion 134 who sells mark VIII for 60 shipped.
I never go on corral but might have to check it out.
 
Posted by Camara90 (Member # 134) on :
 
The mark VIII fan pushes roughly 4000 cfm.
 
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
I've gotten 3 or 4 mark8 fans for around $20 at the junkyard, takes 5 minutes to pull. The ones from 4.6L tbirds are pretty similar too.
 
Posted by Jdub07 (Member # 2728) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Camara90:
BTW there is a guy on corral named orion 134 who sells mark VIII for 60 shipped.
That is where I got mine.

Fitment is fine. You can also trim it easily. My lightning has a fat radiator also and I just bolted it in with some elbow brackets. Easy part was mounting it. Hard part was finding an 80 amp relay but they are out there. DO NOT FORGET THE IN LINE FUSE! I use 60amp in line fuse.

For the Mark VIII you need a larger alternator (you should have one anyway!) and the 40 amp relay wont cut it.

I paid $60 for the fan, used.
Paid like $25 for the relay, new
Had the wiring already and the toggle switch already.
 
Posted by Musttanguy (Member # 2251) on :
 
I have a couple of MK8 fans available for $50 in Stockton
PM me if interested in one
 
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :
 
I ended up just buying another fan motor. Came with a 1 year warranty. Thanks to all that PM'd me about the fans they had up for sale.
 
Posted by hard jokur (Member # 3360) on :
 
I had the flexalie module, also had the black magic fan... Since I installed a 4row, I didnt want to crush my radiator fins so I went with this control unit, it will also power dual fans.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRM-18907/
 
Posted by Maxoctane (Member # 1466) on :
 
Have you read this article?

http://www.musclemustangfastfords.com/tech/mmfp_0907_thermostatically_controlled_electric_fan_upgrade/index.html
 




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