87 YJ
01-06-2007, 03:21 PM
#361
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Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
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
"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
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>
01-07-2007, 03:54 AM
#362
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Posts: n/a
Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
2002 WJ
"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
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>
"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
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>
01-07-2007, 03:54 AM
#363
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
2002 WJ
"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
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>
"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
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>
01-07-2007, 03:54 AM
#364
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
2002 WJ
"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
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>
"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
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>