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what is the smallest electric fan that i can get away with 10 in. 12 in.?

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1977 LUV weber 32/36 dgv soon to be boosted

Why go with the smallest fan? I installed a 16" SPAL. I fit perfectly snug on the factory radiator. Order the mount kit that mounts the fan to the radiator support with angle brackets. Also get the gasket that goes between the fan and radiator. I spent the bucks and went with the PWM fan control too. You don't really need that part. My truck has factory air and I never have a heating problem.

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1980 4X4 LUV

the money issue is the reason for going for the smallest fan, i have no problem with mounting brackets because i work at a fabrication shop, if a smaller fan will suficiently cool it i would much rather spend less money.

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1977 LUV weber 32/36 dgv soon to be boosted

You are better of with the bigger fan...more cfm means better cooling...these little buggers are known for overheating and blowing head gaskets.

Hey Rick Smith do you have links to where you got the fan and mounting brackets?

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1980 chevy luv 4x4

The most reasonable electric fans I have found is from a company called KMJ. Look on e bay and you can get their direct phone number and address. In their catalog is listed two fans, a 14" and a 16" both chrome and/or black, each is $39.00!! A lot cheaper than any where else I have found. Both fans will work either as a pusher or puller depending on how you mount it.

I bought mine from SPAL ( http://www.spalusa.com/store/main.aspx ) goto fans then low profile (VA18-AP10/C-41A FAN (16)"). Also go under fan accessories for the fan gasket VA18 FAN SHROUD GASKET. They may not be the most inexpensive out there but I wanted dependability. With cooling your ride CHEAP is not the best way to go. I learned a long time ago that you get what you pay for. One thing that will KILL your LUV is overheating. Good luck and keep it cool.

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1980 4X4 LUV

I ended up getting one off of a lincoln town car, fabbing up some brackets, but it still runs hot

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1977 LUV weber 32/36 dgv soon to be boosted

new thermostat? mine was running a bit hot for quite a while until i replaced the thermostat.. still running stock fan

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Luvless
1980 Mikado-Sold.

1993 Lexus SC400 my Daily
2004 Yamaha WR250F my new love in life
2016 Toyota Camry my girls ride

Did you flush your cooling system?

ive flushed it,replaced the thermostat 4 times, new water pump, my stock carb was running on one barrel so i replaced it with a weber, tuned it perfectly, timing is perfect, anything cooling wise has been replaced, im $2100 into the engine on a $200 truck, it wont overheat idling just with a load on it...... im stumped.

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1977 LUV weber 32/36 dgv soon to be boosted

Could have air in the system...,
Could be running lean....,
Could be too much retard on the timing...,
Could be lack of pressure in system...,