Overheating problems solved

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  1. Schwartz

    Schwartz New Member

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    I have got a few ideas for cooling mate! As the owner of a 1984 Ford XE, Falcon, I’ve had numerous encounters of engine overheating when towing my boat on hot days. However, installing a Davies, Craig Electric Water Pump and 16 inch fan has worked like a charm, Installation was a tidy 3 hours. It was simply a matter of removing the existing fan clutch and blade assembly followed by the mounting of the Davies, Craig 16-inch fan to the radiator and connection of the wiring harness provided in the kit. However, with the increased energy required to tow and hence heat rejection by the engine, airflow alone is not adequate to remove the waste heat. Extra coolant flow, was achieved through the installation of the Electric Water Pump (EWP) which allows full volume flow of coolant independent of the engine r.p.m. Furthermore, the use of the pump controller which regulates the speed of the pump in response to engine temperature significantly reduces the power drawn. I bought the pump and controller for AUD $450, and had anticipated that in going to a full electric set-up that the drain on my alternator may have been excessive. But with the fan and pump being thermostatically controlled, it has proven to be a great success with my engine temp now remaining at a constant 88 degrees. The Davies Craig pump has the highest flow rate on the market at 1300 GPH. Check it out at www.daviescraig.com.au
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    :rolleyes: $450 bucks, that is a cool price. that cools the idea of me wanting one...frank...:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
     
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  3. 357 Grabber

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    OLD PUMP ??

    what did you do with the engine mounted water pump ?? were you able to eliminate it ??!! I am interested in this unit..any info will be appreciated..THANKS FOR THE LINK !!
     
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    Keep in mind that that this is $450 in Australian dollars...this is about $330 in USD...still not "cheap", but "cheaper" at least. :D
     
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    I may be off base here, but the originator of this post is a new member and has 1 post. Ladies and gentlemen, we have been spammed.
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    A member reported this post to me as it "smells like spam", which I agree with. I'll leave it open for now, but I will take appropriate actions like locking/banning if needed. LEts see if he ever comes back
     
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    What a tool. :rolleyes:
     
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