One of my goals with this project is to add some
TECHNOLOGY to my old rig. I'm not restoring to recreate how it left the factory. I want something better!
Following that line of thought I decided to switch over to an electric fan. The big benefits of electric fans is that they reduce drag on the engine and free up room in the engine bay. They also only run when needed which means they won't even be running for 5 months out of my year.
I had to replace the water pump anyways so it made sense to do it all at once. I went with a Weiand 9240 aluminum water pump and a single 12" Flex-a-lite fan. The single 12" as a temporary solution. I will be adding a shroud and another 12" in the spring.
The old...
Disassembly...
Comparison...
New...
The new set up is NICE! The truck idles smoother for sure. The fan never even comes on driving around in 40 degree temps. As you can see in the last pic there is some room in there now!
Matt
