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Title: Electric radiator fan for 1600 Pinto
Post by: Starliner on December 23, 2006, 10:31:11 AM
Not too many 1600s on the site.  But here is a picture of an electric fan installation that came out like a factory installation and at low cost.   
I purchased a NOS 91-94 Tempo 2.3 electric fan on Ebay for $20.00   I then took two pieces of aluminum channel and attached them to my radiator using the same mounting locations as the shroud.  (actually I used an old aluminum shower door channel)  The only difference is I used stainless steel fasteners.   I then cut the large Tempo fan shroud to fit.   Then I fastened the shroud to the aluminum channel.  (I did this to my new radiator off the car, it was very easy) 
I then added a fusable link to the positice battery post and wired it to a continuous duty relay.  Then I used a 40 AMP circuit breaker like they use on 18 wheelers. 

For now I just added a switch in the interior to cycle the relay for the fan.    I am waiting on a thermostat housing where I will modify it to add a VW/Audi fan switch.  I will show this later.   For now, in the cool weather I never need to turn on the fan.   FUEL SAVINGS & POWER!  Well, a little power.

Also note the radiator overflow bottle.  The black spray in the engine compartment is the fresh Ziebart undercoating.  (doesn't look good, but just a driver)

I have about 1 inch between the fan and the water pump.  For a 2000 engine you may not have enough room to do this installation with the Tempo fan.   
Title: Re: Electric radiator fan for 1600 Pinto
Post by: Pintony on December 23, 2006, 09:01:42 PM
Hey Starliner,
The electric fan looks great!
Your engine really looks CLEAN!!!
I power-washed my engine bay when I first got my 1600 Pinto and it knocked most of the stickers off.
I'm kinda bummed about it.
From Pintony