UPDATE!
I did the fan conversion. Added the '93 Explorer 9 blade fan and the heavy duty clutch. While I was at it, I took out my VERY expensive all aluminum radiator (that was leaking) and put a new stock one back in ($130). New hoses, new water pump, new 160 degree thermostat as well. (might as well do it all if you're gonna do it)
RESULT:
I have had a cooling problem with this Wrangler for three years. I have chased and chased and chased it. Overheating problems, poor starts, hot A/C, the works. This replacement has actually done the job. The Wrangler runs at around 200-210 under load, and in the 180's when it's just tooling around. The A/C is blowing cold again (OK, it blows on the defrost until I replace the vacuum check valve, but that's easy). The new fan blade is plastic, so it has cut the weight that the water pump shaft is swinging, I suspect it will increase my life expectancy for that as well. So far I am very happy with this mod.
DOWNSIDE:
None as far as I can tell. But, remember to get shorter bolts to attach the fan to the clutch, the stock ones are a bit too long.
I may have been the guinea pig on this mod, but it seems to be doing the job as advertised. And the expense wasn't too bad, considering most Jeep part costs.
Travis
_________________ '00 Smiley Yellow TJ................................(\__/) 2" Teraflex Susp lift, 31" BFG AT's...............(='.'=) 3.73's with Detroit Truetracs F/R................(")_(") Mile Marker 8K, KC's, H4 conversion, etc, etc etc.
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