Expert Answers about Chevrolet Radiator Fans

• 1956 Chevy Electric Radiator Fan Recommendations
• In order to determine the correct fit fan for the front of the radiator on your 1956 Chevy you will need to measure the area in front of your radiator and determine how much room you have to work with. The Derale Radiator Fan # D18910 that you referenced has overall dimensions of 11-1/2 inches wide by 10-3/4 inches tall and 2-3/8 inches deep. If you find that you have room in front of your radiator for a fan with these dimensions then this fan should work for you. However, you should...
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• Universal Electric Fan For Radiator
• It looks like you were interested in the Flex-a-lite 16" Flex-Wave Electric Fan - Reversible - 2,660 CFM # FLX236. This is a universal electric fan for radiators. It can attach to your Sierra's radiator using the included hardware. The fan can be mounted behind the radiator to be used a puller, or it can be mounted in front of the radiator to be used a pusher. Overall dimensions are 16" wide, 16-1/2" tall, and 3-3/4" deep. This is not completely necessary, but you could also use Flex-a-lite...
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• Recommendation of Electric Fan for 1988 Ford Ranger With 2.9L Engine
• When choosing an electric fan for your vehicle you will want to make sure to get a fan that will give you the correct Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) for the size of your engine. The CFM is how much air is being moved through your radiator in one minute. The typical CFM requirement for a 6 cylinder engine is 1,600 to 2,000. If your 1995 Ford Ranger is used for towing you will want additional airflow. It is always recommended to go with the highest rated fan. I am including a link to a FAQ...
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• Electric Fan and Shroud Recommendation for a 1952 Chevy 3100 Truck
• I think your best option would be the Derale 17 inch High-Output, Electric Radiator Fan w/ Aluminum Shroud # D16816. You will want to check the dimensions to be sure that this will fit behind your radiator, but it has the same size fan as the # D18217 that you referenced plus a shroud.
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• Recommended Dual Electric Radiator Fan w/ Shroud for 1967 Chevy Chavelle
• For your 1967 Chevelle I recommend taking a look at the Derale 26" Dual High-Output Electric Radiator Fan # D16842. This is a dual electric fan measures 26 inches wide, 18 inches tall, and 2-3/4 inches deep. It is . It has a 4,000 cubic feet per minute rating. In terms of depth this is the lowest profile dual fan unit with shroud that we have available. As long as you have the needed space on the vehicle to mount this unit, this will work great.
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• Electric Radiator Fan Recommendations for a 2003 GMC Sonoma
• Adding an electric fan or fans is subject to how much space you have in the engine compartment. The first thing I would check is if your 2003 Sonoma has a fan driven by a serpentine belt (a belt that turns the pulleys of several components) or if it has its own belt. If the fan is attached to the pulley for the water pump, you will not be able to remove it though the blades may be able to be removed. So if you find that your fan or blades can be removed and you can add an electric fan,...
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• Recommendations to Help Prevent a 1965 Lincoln Continental From Overheating at Idle
• Going to a larger aluminum radiator will drastically help your 1965 Lincoln Continental stay cool. If you wanted to try a different fan setup I would recommend you get rid of the mechanical fan you have that pulls air through the radiator and go with an electric fan setup with a shroud like the # D16826. This will pull a ton more air through your radiator than a mechanical fan at idle so it should work very well for you. Fans that pull air through the radiator are much more efficient...
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• Will Flex A Lite Radiator Fan # FLX293 Fit a 2003 Jeep Wrangler
• The Flex A Lite Radiator fan setup part # FLX293 doesn't have specific fit information so you would need to compare it's dimensions to your radiator and available space for a fan. This fan setup is 31-7/8" wide x 17" tall x 4-1/2" deep. If you have room for it, and it matches closely to your radiator it would be a great setup.
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• Electric Fan and Shroud Recommendation for Radiator that Measures 17 by 22 inches
• The Flex a Lite Fan with Shroud part # FLX180 matches the dimensions of your radiator pretty close at 21-1/2" wide x 17-1/2" tall and can be used as a pusher fan so it would be your best option. It also can flow 3,300 CFM so your engine will be kept very cool.
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• Recommended Radiator Fan for 1950 Chevy Truck
• For your 1950 Chevy truck I recommend taking a look at the Derale High-Output Electric Radiator Fan # D16816. This radiator fan features an aluminum shroud and works as a puller unit. The unit has overall dimensions of 16-3/4 inches wide, 17-5/8 inches tall, and 3 inches deep. You will just want to make sure that you have the necessary space to mount the fan behind your radiator. For a higher CFM unit we also have the Derale 26" # D16927. This is a dual electric fan assembly that measures...
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• Will the Roadmaster Single Park Light Diode Work on a Radiator Fan
• It is doubtful that the maximum amp draw of your radiator fan exceeded the 85 amp rating of the Roadmaster Single Park Light Diode part # RM-690 so yes, it should work just fine for you. We do have others like you mentioned but they would most likely not be rated high enough for your radiator fan. For example, the Hopkins Quick-Lock Diode part # HM56306 has a 5 amp maximum rating.
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• Benefits of Using Electric Fan that Only Covers Portion of Cooler
• The Derale 8" Tornado Electric Fan # D16508 referenced in your question can be used as a pusher or puller. The fact that the fan will only cover a portion of the transmission cooler will still provide benefit, as the fluid from the affected area will be dispersed from there through the tubes and lines. So while the fan is only providing additional airflow to part of the cooler itself, it will still have a positive effect on the entire system. Pushing air towards the radiator will not...
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• Tips for Choosing an Electric Radiator Fan for a 1988 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 with 2.9 Liter Engine
• Electric fans like # D18214 are not vehicle specific so if you have the space to install the fan you can use it on your 1988 Ford Ranger. This fan can be mounted on either side of the radiator to either push air through it or pull air through it. If you are using the fan to supplement the factory fan then just make sure that the two fans are not working against each other. For example if the factory fan pulls air through the radiator then the supplemental fan needs to be on the other side...
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• Electric Radiator Fan that Pushes Air Through Radiator from the Front
• Derale Radiator Fan # D16825 is meant as a puller application only. If you need a pusher for in front of the radiator you can use # FLX365 which can be a pusher or a puller.
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• Electric Fan and Shroud Kit for 1999 Dodge Durango
• I looked up your radiator core dimensions and they are 23-1/4 by 22 inch so for a shroud and fan setup that would work well we have the Derale Dual Fan Shroud part # D66830 which matches the dimensions of your radiator well and can pull 3,750 CFM which will do a great job keeping your coolant cool. This also comes with a thermostat and a variable speed controller so that you can cool the radiator perfectly.
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• Recommended Electric Fan For 26.5 Inch By 18 Inch Radiator Core
• For your 1972 Dodge B300 Sportsman Motorhome, I recommend the Derale 17" High-Output, Electric, Single Radiator Fan - 2,400 CFM # D18217. When it comes to cooling your radiator, the bigger the better, and this is the largest fan we carry. This will be a great fit for your 26.5 inch by 18 inch radiator core. The overall dimensions are 16-7/8" wide x 16-7/8" tall x 2-5/8" deep. Another great option is the Flex-a-lite Dual 11" Electric Radiator Fans w/ Shroud - Adjustable Thermostat Controller...
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• Recommendation of Electric Radiator Fan for a 1995 Ford Ranger with a 4 Cylinder Engine
• When choosing an electric fan for your vehicle you will want to make sure to get a fan that will give you the correct Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) for the size of your engine. The CFM is how much air is being moved through your radiator in one minute. The typical CFM requirement for a 4 cylinder engine is 1,200 to 1,600. If your 1995 Ford Ranger is used for towing you will want additional airflow. It is always recommended to go with the highest rated fan. I am including a link to a FAQ...
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• Thermostat Recommendation for Use with Derale Electric Radiator Fan-and-Shroud Assembly # D16928
• The Derale 29" High-Output, Electric Radiator Fan-and-Shroud Assembly # D16928 comes with everything needed except a switch setup. The best switch solution will be a thermostatically controlled one so that you don't have to worry about manually switching the fans off and on. Since this is a dual fan setup the best solution will be the Derale Dual-Fan Adjustable Fan-Control Thermostat with Push-In Radiator Probe # D16788 which will control each fan independently to preset temperatures.
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• Recommendations for an Electric Radiator Fan for a 1984 Datsun 720 2.4L V6
• In regards to fans, it is not the size that matters it is the airflow. Electric fans are not necessarily vehicle specific. If you have # D16908 that you have referenced, it puts out 450 cubic feet of air per minute. This is not very much and a fan that can generate more would be needed. Typically, a 6 cylinder motor requires 1,600 to 2,000 cubic feet per minute. The fans that you could use largely depends on the space you have in the engine compartment to mount them. I recommend getting...
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• Recommendation for Cooling the Coolant and Transmission Fluid Temperature on a 2008 Chevy Avalanche
• For the radiator coolant temperature, I recommend adding a supplemental fan or fans depending on how much space you have under the hood. There is no limit to the amount of fans you can have. A pusher fan, mounted in front of the radiator pushing air through it, would be the most efficient (provided that the factory fan is mounted on the same side and pushes air through in the same direction). A puller fan would be used on the other side of the radiator to pull air through. The largest electric...
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