Re: Electric cooling fan for 71 Berlina

[Kevin Trent <trentkc@domain.elided>]

Just go to a local auto emporium's cooling section and get a generic 
electric fan.   They will also have options for a thermostat to activate 
the fan.  I have a Hayden on my Berlina, a 10 or 12 inch will fit.  Since 
Berlinas have a big grill and good airflow (compared to a spider) they run 
cooler and a 10 inch is fine.  If you don't drive in stop and go traffic, 
the fan will rarely turn on if the fan thermostat is set for 180-190 
degrees, especially in your climate.   Mount the fan in front of the 
radiator as a pusher.  I used the generic Hayden mount kit which attaches 
the fan with plastic ties that run through the radiator fins, and this 
setup works fine.  Some owners try to make this project more complicated 
than necessary with special mounts, radiator thermostats etc, when it can 
be done in an afternoon with off the shelf DIY parts.
kct//Powell, TN (formerly Idaho Falls)

At 11:29 PM 2/26/03 +0000, you wrote:


> Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 10:28:46 -0700
> From: "Stephen D. Thompson" <thompsonlaw@domain.elided>
> Subject: Electric cooling fan for 71 Berlina
>
> Sorry if this has been covered.  As I am re-doing the motor in my 71
> Berlina, I want to install an electric cooling fan.  Can someone advise me
> on the size, and any certain make, etc. that is successful and economical
> and a source for getting one?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Steve
> - --
>
> Steve Thompson
> Attorney at Law
> P.O. Box 1707
> Ketchum, Idaho  83340
> Phone:  (208)726-4518
> 71 Berlina
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