JEEPWERX CJ7 Buggy Style

[JEEPWERX]

Junk yard electric fan draws more than 20 amps.

Even on a relay

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Junk yard electric fan draws more than 20 amps.

Even on a relay

 

sorry,  this made me chuckle.

20amps is 20amps.    no matter the path.      the goal of the relay is so the 20 amps is not going through a low current rated switch. 

[rejeep]

Erik..   We sell some Hayden fans I can check specs on them tomorrow..

[JEEPWERX]

It made sense in my head.
Well 40 amps is where it's at.
She blew a 25 and a 30 amp fuse

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It made sense in my head.
Well 40 amps is where it's at.
She blew a 25 and a 30 amp fuse

if you want, shoot me a text or call       

[mr.mindless]

I can help on wiring too.

My plan is fan supply on breakers so they can be individually killed, but leave those on in practice and run the thermostat on ignition power. Plan to have override switches to manually trigger in case controller fails.

[M4wdFab]

i like the blacked out buggy look!

looking good erik! 

[JEEPWERX]

Thanks guys.
Got pretty involved with last minute adjustments and driving the buggy outside for the first time in quite a while.

Here's where I'm at...

Junkyard fan wired direct  to the  disconnect  w 40 amp fuse.
Worked for most of the day.
Then blew my only one, possibly during a low battery engine start attempt.

So i bought a Spal from summit. 2000 cfm 20 something amp draw.

Along with the new fan, i ordered a remote coolant Reservoir.
Can't seem to get all the air out.
Seems my cap is much lower than my upper hose.
("Calibrated Eye ball" needs some adjustment)

tightened up a few hose fittings here and there.
And at least got to romp around the driveway and tear up the grass a few times.

What a difference 2 more Cylinders and GOBS more HP makes!

[Wingman]

Where's the pic of this dark lord?

[JEEPWERX]

what a triumphant day to fire the engine and drive it for the first time.

I'm already making a mental list of changes to make in the future but for now IT WILL BE FINE!

On the short list before coilovers are installed is to rework the rear shock mounts. Those were raked forward more than the fronts... must have been a CJ Body interference issue. I don't remember.

[JEEPWERX]

I'll post more tonight.
I have more of the aluminum floor and seat panels installed.

[Wingman]

Complete with Post-it notes!

Lookin' good, Erik!

[JEEPWERX]

It's been a habit for a long time.

[M4wdFab]

571 runs a Red Maxi 50 amp fues for the junkyard fan.  would blow 40's after long duration. 

switched to 50amp auto reset breakers on 572 and 928

[JEEPWERX]

Ok good to know.
After I placed the order for the new fan I remember seeing 50 amp circuit breakers at Ballantyne on my last visit.
Might try one before I completely remodel the fan and mount system.

Mike don't you run a variable speed control on 572?
I couldn't find a kit rated over 40 amps.
How does yours work?