Re: : Radiator Fan Configurations

["Jeff Tarquinio" <tark_terra@domain.elided>]

When both of my water pumps "went" they were leaking pretty profusely from the area around the bearing.  You can't really see the source due the pullies obstructing the view, I assumed it was weaping by the bearing.
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Layda,
Tark
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'80 Scout II 345/TF727/single speed tc
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On Thu, 14 Jan 1999 18:24:19   John A. Landry wrote:
>When he stopped taking his medication, strange voices in "Jeff Tarquinio"
><tark_terra@domain.elided>'s head said:
>
>>I haven't yet, but it seems like an excellent idea which I was tossing around for a while.  Especially after my water pump went.
>
>When you say "went" Jeff... what exactly happened?
>
>> It seems like the pump would last a lot longer without the weight of the fan on it.
>
>Bearings?  Maybe yes.  Seal?  I don't think the weight of the fan makes a
>bit of difference there.  I disassembled a pump yesterday, and the seal is
>situated in such a manner that it doesn't carry any sort of load.  The seal
>is going to be more affected by heat and contamination (from particles in
>the coolant).
>
>>Plus, I think it would help fuel consumption over a solid fan.
>
>Most definitely.  However, a thermostatically controlled fan clutch helps
>too.  Remember, the electricity to run a fan comes from the alternator.
>The more electricity the alternator has to put out means more drag on the
>engine and more fuel be consumed to turn it.  There's no free lunch is
>there?  Dang! <grin>
>
>> With a toggle switch to manually override it you'd have a good setup for deep water crossings too.
>
>You bet.
>
>John L.
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