Author Topic: Ford Taurus electric fan owners (Read 5996 times)

RckyMtnTJ · « **Reply #15 on:** July 15, 2006, 10:29:30 AM »

Can someone post a picture so I know what it is that I am looking for?

JohnB · « **Reply #16 on:** July 15, 2006, 05:05:35 PM »

Quote from: "BUKI"

I am new to this Jeep Thing. So excuse the stupid question, but why does everyone want these Taurus fan motors.
I am very confused dont we drive chryslers

It is an easy to find electric fan that pushes a lot of air and fits a Jeep radiator. I think they are around $20 at picknpull.

JohnB · « **Reply #17 on:** July 15, 2006, 05:12:29 PM »

RckyMtnTJ · « **Reply #18 on:** July 16, 2006, 12:24:52 AM »

Thanks John. I did a bit of a search and found that they come on 90-95 Taurus', as well as some other Fords. They are a Mark VIII. I also found that once again the local Princess Auto doesn't have them, and one of the local salvage yards would charge about $150 for one. Thats what they call fair market value. A price that changes daily. I guess I will have to hit the Princess's in Calgary next time I am up.

RckyMtnTJ · « **Reply #19 on:** July 16, 2006, 12:29:08 AM »

Are there more than one Princess Auto stores in Calgary? Which one was carrying these?

BUKI · « **Reply #20 on:** July 16, 2006, 01:49:04 AM »

Unfortunately there is only the one, But its huge.
Hey, do these elec fans work on all jeeps, ie YJ.
If so how do you get them to turn on off.

JohnB · « **Reply #21 on:** July 16, 2006, 07:39:09 AM »

The fan took 5 minutes to find (and remove) from pick-n-pull. $13 plus $3 core. Only one Princess Auto near Mcnight and Barlow Tr. You'll need to come to Cowtown.

RckyMtnTJ · « **Reply #22 on:** July 16, 2006, 11:42:32 AM »

Thanks John for the pics and the help. A few final things. What all do you need for the install. Just the fan/motor with wiring. Do you need a connection at the other end, or do you just slice it? Are Pick-n-Pull the ones that charge to get in the yard? Next time I am in Calgary I will have to hit both Princess &/or Pick-n-Pull.

RckyMtnTJ · « **Reply #23 on:** July 17, 2006, 06:36:35 PM »

So, for $13 + core you get a fan motor. How much would they charge for the the motor/shroud/fan?

JohnB · « **Reply #24 on:** July 17, 2006, 10:51:26 PM »

No, no....

The $13 plus $3 is for the WHOLE fan with motor shroud, wires as shown in the top picture from Pick-n-pull.

The motor (lower picture) is a $20 item from Princess auto. You don't "need" one. People are just picking them up because they are new and cheap.

Bnine · « **Reply #25 on:** July 18, 2006, 08:46:24 AM »

Here's a link to the best write up and wiring diagram I've managed to come across.

http://www.tacomaterritory.com/~dickfoster/Pics/Taurus%20Fan%20Wiring.pdf

The pig tail on the PA fans dont match the ford one. You either need to splice it all with quick connects, or grab a for pig tail or two when you are at the wreckers.

In summery, you'll need for the above set up

Pick an pull assembly 17$
Spare motor from PA 20$ optional
Temp sending controller 35$ from mopac
A 3 way switch 20$ mopac
A 50 amp fusible link 15$ auto value
Some wire 10g minimum IMO 20$
A 50 amp relay for high speed 26$ starter relay will work.

So, basically 160 gets you a 2 speed electric, set up with a shut down override, and a spare motor. Maintenance after the inital investment is at most a 26$ relay.

Compared to the 240-280$ clutch fan assembly's that come stock, and blow up on a regular basis, its a pretty good investment.

hth

JohnB · « **Reply #26 on:** July 18, 2006, 09:51:29 AM »

Another option for controlling the fan is a variable speed controller.

http://www.dccontrol.com/
The FK35 which includes all wiring and fuses, $110 USD + $30 shipping instead of the $96 shown above.