1981 radiator fan question ?
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From: Gowrie IA
1981 radiator fan question ?
Hi Guys - just pulled out my radiator - can someone please tell me if the electric fan mounted in the fan shroud is stock, or aftermarket?
Here's a pic below... thanks!!
Ritch
Here's a pic below... thanks!!
Ritch
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From: Jax/St. Augustine FL
Hey guys..I just recently got my 81 and I can tell you I DONT have an electric Fan (and I'm sure its due to previous owner taking it out - amoung other things). I do have the Fan and Fan clutch offf the water pump...Question is Do I need to replace the electric Fan and get one back on my 81?? * I would assume yes as more air flow the better, etc.
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From: Kansas
Yes Sir; The electric fans came on both the 1981 automatic with A/C & all 1982. These were needed on Factory Air Condition cars in city stop & go driving, was what I was told. They do not stay on all the time, like the new cars, which only have electric fans. I have a 1982 fan set-up, if you go to looking for one. But like I said; they were designed to only run when the temp went to 220 or 230 degrees, & shut off at 200?? Can't remember. Ha. ha, Gene
