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Old 03-25-2008, 06:25 PM
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Explain what the switches are for please.
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Old 03-25-2008, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by kntr
Explain what the switches are for please.
he did.... twice....


Looks über nice! you could easily sell those. can't wait to see it in the dash.
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Old 03-25-2008, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by drinkingmymilk
he did.... twice....


Looks über nice! you could easily sell those. can't wait to see it in the dash.
Opps missed that.
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Old 03-25-2008, 07:42 PM
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WOW! I agree, how do I get one? That looks great, WELL DONE!
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Old 03-25-2008, 09:08 PM
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Not too shabby!

Would love to see some pictures installed. Cheers!
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Old 03-25-2008, 09:13 PM
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why would you need a radiator fan bypass? is it for when going into deep water you can shut it off and the electric fan wont be harmed?
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Old 03-26-2008, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Alg3188
why would you need a radiator fan bypass? is it for when going into deep water you can shut it off and the electric fan wont be harmed?
When you're fording deep water, the fan will suck water into the engine bay. It's better to turn off the fan. The fan in our JKs is a two speed fan, so there are 2 'hot' wires. It's also fused and wired for 40A. You have to get a special heavy duty relay rated for 40A+ that's Normally Closed (NC) and switch the ground wire.

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Old 03-26-2008, 09:21 AM
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i dont need one but i sure want one
sweet job
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Old 03-30-2008, 05:04 PM
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The weather warmed up enough to work on the HU today. Here are a few pictures of the first test fit and final assembly waiting to go in later this week -- including a few shots of some alteration details. Woohoo! :-)

















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Originally Posted by jsmoriss
When you're fording deep water, the fan will suck water into the engine bay. .

That may be one reason, but I think the main reason is that if the fan's running and you submerge the plastic blades, they'll distort and tear up your radiator. Engine-driven fans usually have a clutch and shouldn't have this problem.
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