Removing viscous fan to reduce engine load

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Removing viscous fan to reduce engine load

04-18-2015, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by rscurtis

Keep in mind also that the load removed from the engine by eliminating the fan will simply be transferred to the alternator to run an electric fan(s).

Don't forget the load on the viscous fan is always there while the engine is running but not so with the electric fan, which is on only when the set point of the fan switch is exceeded. The electric fan will be more efficient.

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