Don,
Sorry for the delayed response, but I still have to work for a living
and have had some long hours lately.
I'd say our GMC is pretty "lean & trim"...twin roof AC's, but no pod or
awning, no toad or heavy cargo, (of course I can pack away a pork chop
or two and some homemade bread). Our "maiden voyage" with the electric
fan was about 600 miles round trip to/from the Marion rally in 80+
degree weather, climbing a few slopes in North Carolina. The fan worked
as advertised.
Please let me know if you have any problems or revelations with your
project.
Norm from Studley, Va
'76 Glenbrook
> Re: GMC: Electric Fans
>
> Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 17:20:02 -0000
> From: "Donald W. Miller"
> Subject: Re: GMC: Electric Fans
>
> Norm,
>
> I am really pleased to get your report as I have removed my engine fan and
> will try using electric fans.
>
> You said it was recent, but can you tell us what types of driving
> conditions you have tested it in so far?
> Any mountains or long grades with a toad on hot days? Also is your GMCMH
> lean and trim or a bit on the obese?
>
> I made up a flat aluminum plate that is bolted to the rear of my radiator
> mounting frame.
>
> It is the new shroud and holds two 16" electric puller fans I plan to
> experiment with. If needed there is room on the shroud for two additional
> 14" fans.
>
> Sounds like two fans may be overkill, but maybe I'll be able run them in
> series for longer life and less noise.
>
> Removing the engine fan and its shroud really opens up the front of the
> engine for maintenance access.
>
> Hope I get to keep them and your report sounds like I should be able to.
>
> Don
> Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
> 75 Glennbrook
Sorry for the delayed response, but I still have to work for a living
and have had some long hours lately.
I'd say our GMC is pretty "lean & trim"...twin roof AC's, but no pod or
awning, no toad or heavy cargo, (of course I can pack away a pork chop
or two and some homemade bread). Our "maiden voyage" with the electric
fan was about 600 miles round trip to/from the Marion rally in 80+
degree weather, climbing a few slopes in North Carolina. The fan worked
as advertised.
Please let me know if you have any problems or revelations with your
project.
Norm from Studley, Va
'76 Glenbrook
> Re: GMC: Electric Fans
>
> Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 17:20:02 -0000
> From: "Donald W. Miller"
> Subject: Re: GMC: Electric Fans
>
> Norm,
>
> I am really pleased to get your report as I have removed my engine fan and
> will try using electric fans.
>
> You said it was recent, but can you tell us what types of driving
> conditions you have tested it in so far?
> Any mountains or long grades with a toad on hot days? Also is your GMCMH
> lean and trim or a bit on the obese?
>
> I made up a flat aluminum plate that is bolted to the rear of my radiator
> mounting frame.
>
> It is the new shroud and holds two 16" electric puller fans I plan to
> experiment with. If needed there is room on the shroud for two additional
> 14" fans.
>
> Sounds like two fans may be overkill, but maybe I'll be able run them in
> series for longer life and less noise.
>
> Removing the engine fan and its shroud really opens up the front of the
> engine for maintenance access.
>
> Hope I get to keep them and your report sounds like I should be able to.
>
> Don
> Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
> 75 Glennbrook
