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Blue92
Member # 8789
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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?
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89foxstang
Member # 5908
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^ 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 ]
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Jdub07
Member # 2728
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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.
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Blue92
Member # 8789
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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.
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Blue92
Member # 8789
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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?
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Adam5.0
Member # 6995
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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
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Ty
Member # 4920
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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
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Camara90
Member # 134
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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
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Camara90
Member # 134
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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 ]
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Blue92
Member # 8789
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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.
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Blue92
Member # 8789
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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.
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Camara90
Member # 134
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The mark VIII fan pushes roughly 4000 cfm.
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Blind
Member # 3052
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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.
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Jdub07
Member # 2728
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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.
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Musttanguy
Member # 2251
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I have a couple of MK8 fans available for $50 in Stockton PM me if interested in one
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Blue92
Member # 8789
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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.
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hard jokur
Member # 3360
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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/
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Maxoctane
Member # 1466
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Have you read this article?
http://www.musclemustangfastfords.com/tech/mmfp_0907_thermostatically_controlled_electric_fan_upgrade/index.html
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