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For the record i really do appreciate the constructive criticism as your truck is a target i want it to work on. Soon ill have it on a stock system to see where it really stands.
Fyi the other fans rarely operate and are def not contributing to cfm production. The cooling stack being divorced...
You dont have to "do instagram" to watch the video. Its a direct link to each video and can be opened on your web browser.
Your understanding of the coolant system is mostly correct. Think of the thermostat opening and exchanging the water in the engine with water from the radiator. Once that...
You have to understand something. There is a lot more to how a coolant system works than just crunching numbers.
For example: my thermostat open at 185 degrees, this does not mean the water will not heat up past that temperature. The radiator holds a lot more water than the engine can cycle at...
Na its just one, i do have others but they rarely turn on. Each one on my oil coolers has its own thermostat. Don't worry I'm going to put a setup on a stock system for ya [emoji6]
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No it wont run all the time. Scroll up and click on my links to my instagram and watch the videos. You can see how it functions for yourself [emoji8]
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I completely agree cooling issues are from an unhealthy cooling system for the most part or a rig doing way more than it was ever designed to do.
My truck actually does have a completely divorced cooling system. This is the main reason i am installing a few prototypes on factory trucks to be...
I actually made a couple videos using a laser thermometer to do just as you stated showing the fan system operating.
Following are two links to videos on my instagram @dirtyvee90
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Your truck will operate between 200 and 210. The thermostat opens at 185 but it will continue to heat up. The fan itself operates on low at 180 and high kicks on at 200 degrees just like the hydraulic did. Essentially your getting the same operation as the hydraulic just without the parasitic...
Yep, the greatest thing about this setup is it pulls air when it needs it no matter the rpm. The hydraulic requires high rpm to produce the cfm numbers everyone is so proud of. The electric recognizes when it is needed and engages regardless of rpm it pulls the same amount of air whatever stage...
You are correct, there is not a failsafe in the event of a failure. This is the primary reason why the hydraulic is the factory go to for the manufacturer. If the hydraulics fail the fan locks in all the time keeping constant air flow. One reason diesel is such the go to is its ability to run...
And let me tell you they produced a marvel of modern engineering [emoji1751][emoji1787].
Look, a lot has changed since the initial design. The electric fan is an option, if you don't want it cool. If you do i have a good setup for you. Cheers.
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Your just going to have to see it work.
What you described does not happen. It simply does not operate in the way stated. There is no load up from the generator when the fan is in operation. A generator is always producing its designed amperage. It does not quit and does not have a clutch...
The fan in this article is 2800 cfm on low at 27 amps and 5,000 cfm on high at 47 amps. This info is direct from Ford Motor Co.
Again you have more to consider than just amount of air movement. Current engine load is a factor and the hydraulic fan is extreamly high load and contributes to its...
This fan setup will not equal 10k cfm to be sure, never claimed it would. The fan is rated to move 5,000 cfm on high and 2700 on low. It is def in its infancy as far as design and is not for everyone, ie probably not suited for 10k towing or up armored trucks with this particular model ive come...
These two setups are completely different in every way. It is a fact, not a claim that you will achieve greater horsepower, throttle response, and fuel economy. How much is yet to be determined but, optimisticly horsepower would probably only be 15hp at best. That number can grow or shrink based...
For engines that run in cooler temp areas on a regular basis, and by cooler i mean require some means to limit airflow on the radiator because it will freeze even with antifreeze. For those that this is not an issue running cooler is better. The compression strike is what creates the heat in...
Many battalions of Marines at least used electric fans to help supplement cooling. At least while i was in.
You are correct, using them as pusher fans creates large dead space where the motor is. Using them as puller and mounted directly to the face of the radiator also causes dead space where...
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