Facet Cooling Fan

[davidkerryedwards]

My only experiencce with replacing an engine driven fan with an electric fan was
on a
Mercedes van conversion with the 617 5 cyl diesel. Under normal conditions it
worked ok,
but the electric fan was not as effective under high cooling demand
circumstances such as
very hot weather or hill climbing. When I replaced the electric with a direct
drive engine
fan, it ran about 10 degrees cooler and never warmed up under high demand.
It also negated one of the big benefits of a diesel engine in my view; the
ability to run
without need of any electrical power. Of course, the electrical fuel solenoid
on the 3208
already throws a wrench in the works of that benefit.

Kerry

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Chris" wrote:
>
> While changing belts and hoses found out that the engine cooling fan, a
> Facet fan was not working. Mechanic not able to locate a replacement to
> match at this time. I decided to leave the fan off and go with a 16"
> electric fan mounted to the radiator until I can find a replacement or
> explore the option of converting to a Horton air fan.
> Sure is easier to close that swing radiator now. Tested to see how the
> new fan would do and it took over half an hour to get to 180 degrees
> for the new fan to come on. For a long time the old fan was not working
> and did not know it as it never ran the least bit hot..of course there
> are no mountains to climb here in FL...
> Any input about my temporary (maybe permanent) cooling solution???
> Thanks
> Chris
> 83 FC35 SB
> Plant City, FL
>