manchemanche Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Have a 1988 with the 2.5 the radiator was replaced with 4.0 radiator they also took off the fan and the clutch on the motor and I guess the were going to rig up just an electric fan mounted on the radiator problem Iam having is when I start it up temp goes right up to about 220 really quick just sitting in the driveway I have not hooked up any fan at all whats the best way to fix this whole mess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 First thing I would check is the temp sending unit and the temp gauge for accuracy. Kind of rare for a engine to shoot to 220 in a few seconds. Also 220 is mot excessively hot. That's where these engines normally run, after they've warmed up. As for the fan set up, hit the junkyard and find the original and put it in. Just a suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbert001 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 First thing I would check is the temp sending unit and the temp gauge for accuracy. Kind of rare for a engine to shoot to 220 in a few seconds. Also 220 is mot excessively hot. That's where these engines normally run, after they've warmed up. As for the fan set up, hit the junkyard and find the original and put it in. Just a suggestion. :agree: 100% How quick is really quick? Jim is right, they run right at 220. without a fan it may overheat from just sitting, but unless really quick is REALLY quick, I'd say throw a fan in it, and go! (If it aint broke, don't fix it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I have not hooked up any fan at all whats the best way to fix this whole mess Hook up a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbert001 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I have not hooked up any fan at all whats the best way to fix this whole mess Hook up a fan. :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airspeed Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I installed a Taurus 3.8L ~96-97, it works good. It is a big single two speed approx 19", it fit my 2.5 radiator almost perfect. I ordered a relay and temp probe to run the fan, don't remember where, will have to look at my receipts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankTheDog Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 If you have a stock 4.0 radiator, just put two stock 4.0 electric fans in, they'll bolt right in. You may need to wire in a controller and relays. I'm sure somebody else on here can walk you through the electrical part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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