billy ray

My 4 liter only has an electric fan. (from the factory)


"Earle Horton" <earle@vascongado.usa> wrote in message
news:459ed685$0$15360$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.c om...
>I am concerned about the fan capacity with a 4.0 liter engine, but give it
>a
> try and save all the old pieces, just in case. I had an XJ once, and as I
> remember the electric fan was an auxiliary device? Swapping one in from
> another vehicle will not help your fan location problems then.
> Incidentally, that air tube setup you posted can suck water if leaves get
> in
> the heater/air conditioner intake and block the drain.
>
> Earle
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1168034542.629916.302680@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> I think I asked this before, but: if I do the taurus fan swap, would
>> that eliminate a certain amount of fan location problems?
>> I ask this because I have a taurus in the driveway that's on its way
>> out. Also, which does it match up with, the 2.5L or 4.0L? Since I
>> have one of each (two 4.0s, in the XJ and ZJ, actually but the ZJ is
>> stayin' stock) it's a win-win for me.
>> Thanks guys
>>
>> On Jan 5, 4:25 pm, "Earle Horton" <e...@vascongado.usa> wrote:
>> > Many people do both, which gives more angle for less displacement of
>> > components. The fan can hit the shroud and your exhaust can get bent
> out of
>> > alignment if you are not careful. If you go with much lift, a slip
>> > yolk
>> > eliminator or a double cardan joint shaft (more moving parts, more
> problems)
>> > becomes necessary. Remember if you point the engine up or the TC down,
> this
>> > also points the front of the transfer case up, which can lead to front
> drive
>> > line alignment problems. Then you may have to point the front pinion
> *down*
>> > to correct them.
>> >
>> > Earle
>>
>
>

billy ray

My 4 liter only has an electric fan. (from the factory)


"Earle Horton" <earle@vascongado.usa> wrote in message
news:459ed685$0$15360$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.c om...
>I am concerned about the fan capacity with a 4.0 liter engine, but give it
>a
> try and save all the old pieces, just in case. I had an XJ once, and as I
> remember the electric fan was an auxiliary device? Swapping one in from
> another vehicle will not help your fan location problems then.
> Incidentally, that air tube setup you posted can suck water if leaves get
> in
> the heater/air conditioner intake and block the drain.
>
> Earle
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1168034542.629916.302680@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> I think I asked this before, but: if I do the taurus fan swap, would
>> that eliminate a certain amount of fan location problems?
>> I ask this because I have a taurus in the driveway that's on its way
>> out. Also, which does it match up with, the 2.5L or 4.0L? Since I
>> have one of each (two 4.0s, in the XJ and ZJ, actually but the ZJ is
>> stayin' stock) it's a win-win for me.
>> Thanks guys
>>
>> On Jan 5, 4:25 pm, "Earle Horton" <e...@vascongado.usa> wrote:
>> > Many people do both, which gives more angle for less displacement of
>> > components. The fan can hit the shroud and your exhaust can get bent
> out of
>> > alignment if you are not careful. If you go with much lift, a slip
>> > yolk
>> > eliminator or a double cardan joint shaft (more moving parts, more
> problems)
>> > becomes necessary. Remember if you point the engine up or the TC down,
> this
>> > also points the front of the transfer case up, which can lead to front
> drive
>> > line alignment problems. Then you may have to point the front pinion
> *down*
>> > to correct them.
>> >
>> > Earle
>>
>
>

The Merg

Really? What year is it?


billy ray wrote:
> My 4 liter only has an electric fan. (from the factory)
>
>
> "Earle Horton" <earle@vascongado.usa> wrote in message
> news:459ed685$0$15360$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.c om...
> >I am concerned about the fan capacity with a 4.0 liter engine, but give it
> >a
> > try and save all the old pieces, just in case. I had an XJ once, and as I
> > remember the electric fan was an auxiliary device? Swapping one in from
> > another vehicle will not help your fan location problems then.
> > Incidentally, that air tube setup you posted can suck water if leaves get
> > in
> > the heater/air conditioner intake and block the drain.
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:1168034542.629916.302680@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> >> I think I asked this before, but: if I do the taurus fan swap, would
> >> that eliminate a certain amount of fan location problems?
> >> I ask this because I have a taurus in the driveway that's on its way
> >> out. Also, which does it match up with, the 2.5L or 4.0L? Since I
> >> have one of each (two 4.0s, in the XJ and ZJ, actually but the ZJ is
> >> stayin' stock) it's a win-win for me.
> >> Thanks guys
> >>
> >> On Jan 5, 4:25 pm, "Earle Horton" <e...@vascongado.usa> wrote:
> >> > Many people do both, which gives more angle for less displacement of
> >> > components. The fan can hit the shroud and your exhaust can get bent
> > out of
> >> > alignment if you are not careful. If you go with much lift, a slip
> >> > yolk
> >> > eliminator or a double cardan joint shaft (more moving parts, more
> > problems)
> >> > becomes necessary. Remember if you point the engine up or the TC down,
> > this
> >> > also points the front of the transfer case up, which can lead to front
> > drive
> >> > line alignment problems. Then you may have to point the front pinion
> > *down*
> >> > to correct them.
> >> >
> >> > Earle
> >>
> >
> >

The Merg

Really? What year is it?


billy ray wrote:
> My 4 liter only has an electric fan. (from the factory)
>
>
> "Earle Horton" <earle@vascongado.usa> wrote in message
> news:459ed685$0$15360$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.c om...
> >I am concerned about the fan capacity with a 4.0 liter engine, but give it
> >a
> > try and save all the old pieces, just in case. I had an XJ once, and as I
> > remember the electric fan was an auxiliary device? Swapping one in from
> > another vehicle will not help your fan location problems then.
> > Incidentally, that air tube setup you posted can suck water if leaves get
> > in
> > the heater/air conditioner intake and block the drain.
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:1168034542.629916.302680@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> >> I think I asked this before, but: if I do the taurus fan swap, would
> >> that eliminate a certain amount of fan location problems?
> >> I ask this because I have a taurus in the driveway that's on its way
> >> out. Also, which does it match up with, the 2.5L or 4.0L? Since I
> >> have one of each (two 4.0s, in the XJ and ZJ, actually but the ZJ is
> >> stayin' stock) it's a win-win for me.
> >> Thanks guys
> >>
> >> On Jan 5, 4:25 pm, "Earle Horton" <e...@vascongado.usa> wrote:
> >> > Many people do both, which gives more angle for less displacement of
> >> > components. The fan can hit the shroud and your exhaust can get bent
> > out of
> >> > alignment if you are not careful. If you go with much lift, a slip
> >> > yolk
> >> > eliminator or a double cardan joint shaft (more moving parts, more
> > problems)
> >> > becomes necessary. Remember if you point the engine up or the TC down,
> > this
> >> > also points the front of the transfer case up, which can lead to front
> > drive
> >> > line alignment problems. Then you may have to point the front pinion
> > *down*
> >> > to correct them.
> >> >
> >> > Earle
> >>
> >
> >

The Merg

Really? What year is it?


billy ray wrote:
> My 4 liter only has an electric fan. (from the factory)
>
>
> "Earle Horton" <earle@vascongado.usa> wrote in message
> news:459ed685$0$15360$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.c om...
> >I am concerned about the fan capacity with a 4.0 liter engine, but give it
> >a
> > try and save all the old pieces, just in case. I had an XJ once, and as I
> > remember the electric fan was an auxiliary device? Swapping one in from
> > another vehicle will not help your fan location problems then.
> > Incidentally, that air tube setup you posted can suck water if leaves get
> > in
> > the heater/air conditioner intake and block the drain.
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:1168034542.629916.302680@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> >> I think I asked this before, but: if I do the taurus fan swap, would
> >> that eliminate a certain amount of fan location problems?
> >> I ask this because I have a taurus in the driveway that's on its way
> >> out. Also, which does it match up with, the 2.5L or 4.0L? Since I
> >> have one of each (two 4.0s, in the XJ and ZJ, actually but the ZJ is
> >> stayin' stock) it's a win-win for me.
> >> Thanks guys
> >>
> >> On Jan 5, 4:25 pm, "Earle Horton" <e...@vascongado.usa> wrote:
> >> > Many people do both, which gives more angle for less displacement of
> >> > components. The fan can hit the shroud and your exhaust can get bent
> > out of
> >> > alignment if you are not careful. If you go with much lift, a slip
> >> > yolk
> >> > eliminator or a double cardan joint shaft (more moving parts, more
> > problems)
> >> > becomes necessary. Remember if you point the engine up or the TC down,
> > this
> >> > also points the front of the transfer case up, which can lead to front
> > drive
> >> > line alignment problems. Then you may have to point the front pinion
> > *down*
> >> > to correct them.
> >> >
> >> > Earle
> >>
> >
> >

Earle Horton

The main shaft is surface hardened, so you have to cut through the surface
with an abrasive cutting wheel, then finish the job with a hack saw. A
mitre box would help for this part. You need a drill press or a real good
eye to put the hole straight in the shaft, *if* you care about doing a
professional quality job.

Earle

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1168058836.440820.20920@i15g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Sounds both inexpensive and cheap - definitely befitting its 'hack and
> tap' name.
>
> Carl wrote:
> > You cut off your main shaft, drill a hole, and tap the hole to screw on
the
> > new output flange.
> >
> > Carl
>

Earle Horton

The main shaft is surface hardened, so you have to cut through the surface
with an abrasive cutting wheel, then finish the job with a hack saw. A
mitre box would help for this part. You need a drill press or a real good
eye to put the hole straight in the shaft, *if* you care about doing a
professional quality job.

Earle

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1168058836.440820.20920@i15g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Sounds both inexpensive and cheap - definitely befitting its 'hack and
> tap' name.
>
> Carl wrote:
> > You cut off your main shaft, drill a hole, and tap the hole to screw on
the
> > new output flange.
> >
> > Carl
>

Earle Horton

The main shaft is surface hardened, so you have to cut through the surface
with an abrasive cutting wheel, then finish the job with a hack saw. A
mitre box would help for this part. You need a drill press or a real good
eye to put the hole straight in the shaft, *if* you care about doing a
professional quality job.

Earle

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1168058836.440820.20920@i15g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Sounds both inexpensive and cheap - definitely befitting its 'hack and
> tap' name.
>
> Carl wrote:
> > You cut off your main shaft, drill a hole, and tap the hole to screw on
the
> > new output flange.
> >
> > Carl
>

Carl

Mine as well. Dual electric fans. 00 XJ.

Carl

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1168096222.965947.210520@38g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Really? What year is it?
>
>
> billy ray wrote:
>> My 4 liter only has an electric fan. (from the factory)
>>
>>
>> "Earle Horton" <earle@vascongado.usa> wrote in message
>> news:459ed685$0$15360$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.c om...
>> >I am concerned about the fan capacity with a 4.0 liter engine, but give
>> >it
>> >a
>> > try and save all the old pieces, just in case. I had an XJ once, and
>> > as I
>> > remember the electric fan was an auxiliary device? Swapping one in
>> > from
>> > another vehicle will not help your fan location problems then.
>> > Incidentally, that air tube setup you posted can suck water if leaves
>> > get
>> > in
>> > the heater/air conditioner intake and block the drain.
>> >
>> > Earle
>> >
>> > "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> > news:1168034542.629916.302680@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> >> I think I asked this before, but: if I do the taurus fan swap, would
>> >> that eliminate a certain amount of fan location problems?
>> >> I ask this because I have a taurus in the driveway that's on its way
>> >> out. Also, which does it match up with, the 2.5L or 4.0L? Since I
>> >> have one of each (two 4.0s, in the XJ and ZJ, actually but the ZJ is
>> >> stayin' stock) it's a win-win for me.
>> >> Thanks guys
>> >>
>> >> On Jan 5, 4:25 pm, "Earle Horton" <e...@vascongado.usa> wrote:
>> >> > Many people do both, which gives more angle for less displacement of
>> >> > components. The fan can hit the shroud and your exhaust can get
>> >> > bent
>> > out of
>> >> > alignment if you are not careful. If you go with much lift, a slip
>> >> > yolk
>> >> > eliminator or a double cardan joint shaft (more moving parts, more
>> > problems)
>> >> > becomes necessary. Remember if you point the engine up or the TC
>> >> > down,
>> > this
>> >> > also points the front of the transfer case up, which can lead to
>> >> > front
>> > drive
>> >> > line alignment problems. Then you may have to point the front
>> >> > pinion
>> > *down*
>> >> > to correct them.
>> >> >
>> >> > Earle
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>

Carl

Mine as well. Dual electric fans. 00 XJ.

Carl

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1168096222.965947.210520@38g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Really? What year is it?
>
>
> billy ray wrote:
>> My 4 liter only has an electric fan. (from the factory)
>>
>>
>> "Earle Horton" <earle@vascongado.usa> wrote in message
>> news:459ed685$0$15360$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.c om...
>> >I am concerned about the fan capacity with a 4.0 liter engine, but give
>> >it
>> >a
>> > try and save all the old pieces, just in case. I had an XJ once, and
>> > as I
>> > remember the electric fan was an auxiliary device? Swapping one in
>> > from
>> > another vehicle will not help your fan location problems then.
>> > Incidentally, that air tube setup you posted can suck water if leaves
>> > get
>> > in
>> > the heater/air conditioner intake and block the drain.
>> >
>> > Earle
>> >
>> > "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> > news:1168034542.629916.302680@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> >> I think I asked this before, but: if I do the taurus fan swap, would
>> >> that eliminate a certain amount of fan location problems?
>> >> I ask this because I have a taurus in the driveway that's on its way
>> >> out. Also, which does it match up with, the 2.5L or 4.0L? Since I
>> >> have one of each (two 4.0s, in the XJ and ZJ, actually but the ZJ is
>> >> stayin' stock) it's a win-win for me.
>> >> Thanks guys
>> >>
>> >> On Jan 5, 4:25 pm, "Earle Horton" <e...@vascongado.usa> wrote:
>> >> > Many people do both, which gives more angle for less displacement of
>> >> > components. The fan can hit the shroud and your exhaust can get
>> >> > bent
>> > out of
>> >> > alignment if you are not careful. If you go with much lift, a slip
>> >> > yolk
>> >> > eliminator or a double cardan joint shaft (more moving parts, more
>> > problems)
>> >> > becomes necessary. Remember if you point the engine up or the TC
>> >> > down,
>> > this
>> >> > also points the front of the transfer case up, which can lead to
>> >> > front
>> > drive
>> >> > line alignment problems. Then you may have to point the front
>> >> > pinion
>> > *down*
>> >> > to correct them.
>> >> >
>> >> > Earle
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>