Water pump and efan install.
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I repositioned my fan in a couple of inches deeper into the fan shroud. Now im ready to do the electrical. Ive got just a couple of questions first. The wiring kit i bought is a TorqFlo PN 733653. It came with a temp probe and a adjustable control switch to work one fan. I know I need a inline fuse holder but do i also need a relay? I am also trying to decided where to tap into for power. My A/C isnt currently working but i hope to fix that soon, so with that being said how do i wire it up to come on with the A/C? Do I just splice in from the A/C clutch and tap it into the power lead going to the fan after the controller?
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If the fan controller doesn't have a built in relay, you will need one. IMO, it's better to run the fan any time the AC switch is on, not just the clutch, because if the fan runs when the clutch engages, you've just created 2 loads at once on the motor, I had some surge issues with this when the clutch would cycle on and off periodically. However on the switch side of the AC system, it's controlled by switching the ground side, so you'll have to use another relay, power one side of the relay with 12v, the AC circuit will switch the ground side, powering the relay, and then run 12v across the relay switch to the fan controller, this is of course assuming the fan controller switches the high side.
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yeah ive got thos instructions that came with the kit but it doesnt include hooking up the a/c. Well i dont think im going to worry about it right now since i dont have a working a/c system. Im just going to get it in and operating. Will be done in a couple of hours then im going to go take a test drive!!!!!
Hahns, thank you. I have a 192* stat in the truck right now, and I have the fans set to come on at about 202*. Problem is, with my controller setup, it will not shut off until it has cooled 15*, no matter where the start temp is set. So I am considering installing a 180* stat so that the fan will not run continuously, which I am pretty sure it is right now. 
Kinda defeats the purpose of an E-fan...
Kinda defeats the purpose of an E-fan...
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I thought about this to. But then quickly realized what a pain it would be to figure out how to mount the windshield washer and coolant tanks, as they mount to the sides of the shroud. At most I think i could remove 1.5-2" and I just dont think it would be worth it. But I think later on I will make me a shroud.
I went back out and did a little more work. Mounted the fan to the shroud with a couple of zipties. Positioned the fan where I wanted it, marked where the three holes needed to be, and drilled them out. Then just pulled the zipties good and tight. I was a little concerned with this method at first but once i got it on there and the zip ties tight all my concerns dissappeared. Its as solid as a rock.
I went back out and did a little more work. Mounted the fan to the shroud with a couple of zipties. Positioned the fan where I wanted it, marked where the three holes needed to be, and drilled them out. Then just pulled the zipties good and tight. I was a little concerned with this method at first but once i got it on there and the zip ties tight all my concerns dissappeared. Its as solid as a rock.
Cool project. I like the idea about re using the stock shroud.
One comment. Without sealing the edges betweeen shroud and fan you aren't getting effect effect of the shroud. You might find that you get better cooling efficiency/ shorter fan on times if you were to find a way to seal that up somehow.
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well i went ahead and put some sealant on the bolt and heater hose tube and put them back in. Now ive gotta wait at least 6 hrs before i check it for leaks. the package actually says 24 hrs to fully cure but it was just a drip, no pressure. So im thinking that i should be able to check it for leaks tonight.