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SoLoudItHrtz
10-16-2003, 06:56 PM
If I remove the clutch fan from my 4.7, will the stock electric fan be sufficient? Will I need to get another thermostatic switch to turn on the electic fan at a colder temp? Or can i just remove it and go?
fastdak47
10-24-2003, 01:13 PM
SoLoud,

I have a 4.7 auto and I took my fan off and installed a 180 thermo and have not had any problems. I pull trailers and haul lots of stuff and it works great. don't think you will have any problems. -Jeff
SoLoudItHrtz
10-25-2003, 12:26 AM
Thanks for the info! I'll get that T stat tomorrow.
SoLoudItHrtz
10-25-2003, 05:05 PM
Where did you get the 180 T-stat? I checked Advance and NAPA auto parts and neither of them have it. Where can i get one from? I would like to pick it up instead of ordering it. But if I have to, i will. Thanks again
SSRage
10-25-2003, 05:07 PM
do you guys have an AutoZone or Pepboys or O'Reillys? I picked mine up at Autozone for like 7 bucks i think.
SoLoudItHrtz
10-25-2003, 05:12 PM
Yeah we have an Autozone, and a Pepboys is a good drive, so ill check Autozone hopefully this evening after work. Thanks., Also, do I need any special tools to remove the fan clutch, I know some fords require a special tool to pull them off. Thanks
JST2SIC
10-27-2003, 02:50 PM
No, after you put the wrench on the nut just whack the wrench real hard. To shock the bolt.
SSRage
10-27-2003, 05:40 PM
Hey, SoLoud... if you go to AutoZone, don't ask the parts guy for the T-stat... all they will say is they don't have one for our trucks. Just go back to the T-stat selection in one of the aisles and look for the Robert Shaw Gen II p/n: GT755-180 - High Flow Thermostat, 180 degrees. Thats the one i installed in mine. If you need anymore help just holler.
JST2SIC
10-27-2003, 10:24 PM
auto zone in Las Vegas does not carry Robert Shaw
SoLoudItHrtz
10-27-2003, 11:31 PM
thanks for the info guys! And SSRage, thanks b/c I called Autozone and they said they didnt have it. So, ill just try going to pick one up. Also where is the T Stat located on the 4.7? Ive never paid any attention to where it is. Thanks again.
SSRage
10-28-2003, 12:02 AM
Check your email. I sent you directions.
SoLoudItHrtz
10-28-2003, 01:14 AM
thanks man i appreciate it!
SoLoudItHrtz
10-28-2003, 01:25 AM
OK, before i do this, has ANYONE noticed any difference in power fuel economy or anything? I dont wanna do it if it wont help anything. Thanks.
PS - Need lots of input!!!!
SSRage
10-28-2003, 02:24 AM
My thoughts are in the email. If you decide to do it and have questions just let me know.