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Old 08-12-07, 08:40 PM
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Default Started my Electric Fans Conversion today...

...boy, that radiator was NASTY.

Hit a snag in the project as the damned fan clutch nuts are on so tight, I couldn't get them off. I tried GENEROUS amounts of WD-40 to no avail. 2 of them are stripped pretty bad, the remaining two not much better off. So I'm still running stock for right now, but need to figure out a way to get those off. Too tight for a Dremel to cut off, anyone here have any suggestions?
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Ready to go, but I'm stuck...
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I installed a Transmission Cooler while I was at it.
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looks good, lol at all the wires and hoses and stuff. good luck and take progress pics if u can.
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Torch them. Glow them nuts and they will come off.
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I had to take my drill and drill those nuts out. They're out now, and I'm only stuck on one thing...where to tap the signal wire for the relay..

According to Lextreme, you can tap the ignition. http://www.lextreme.com/fan.htm

I'd rather tap the accessory wire, but don't which one it is. Anyone with a manual for a 92 LS400? HELP PLEASE, this project is stuck until this is resolved.
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Which wire to tap for accessory?
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I'd say just tap the ignition, and then run an electric thermostat (HKS makes a nice one) or, put them on there own circuit and use an electric thermostat, or just hook them up to a switch

thats how I'd do it; nice and simple
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Originally Posted by clsiorsldr
I'd say just tap the ignition, and then run an electric thermostat (HKS makes a nice one) or, put them on there own circuit and use an electric thermostat, or just hook them up to a switch

thats how I'd do it; nice and simple
X2, the thermostatic relay makes it pretty nice. I used one on my aux fan for my Land Cruiser

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Those are all good ideas, but I don't want to run it off the ignition. Anyone have the diagram or a repair manual?
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I would post what info I have, but when doing my alarm install, I found that all the wiring info for the 93-94 is different than the 92.
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Just probe that connector with a multimeter while an accomplice turns the key for you..
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Originally Posted by Lexushead
Torch them. Glow them nuts and they will come off.

Don't tell HER that. lol

Im interested in the project, that looks pretty cool.
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Originally Posted by avalon42
Ready to go, but I'm stuck...
Do you want to sell that Fender Amp ?



What do you expect to gain by this mod ?
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Originally Posted by Lexkost
Do you want to sell that Fender Amp ?



What do you expect to gain by this mod ?
You serious on the Fender Amp? I have Line 6 equipment, so I don't use that hardly anymore. It's my beater amp.

I just want the engine bay to run cooler and free up a lil horsepower. I've been driving it around so far, it's accomplished that.


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