Flex-a-lite 270
#1
Flex-a-lite 270
YES, I'M THINKING OF PUTTING A FLEX-A-LITE 270 ELECTRIC FAN ON MY 2001 F-150 SUPERCREW, AND WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE OUT THERE HAS DONE THIS INSTALL. I HAVE DOWNLOADED THE INSTUCTIONS AND THE ONLY THING I'M NOT SURE OF IS HOW TO FIND OUT WHICH A/C WIRE TURNS ON THE COMPRESSOR. ANY INPUT WOULD BE APPRECIATED. I WAS CONSIDERING THE DERALE DUAL SETUP BUT IT PULLS 50 AMPS WERE AS THE FLEX-A-LITE ONLY DRAWS 28 AMPS, PROBABLY WHY THE FLEX-A-LITE IS TWICE AS EXPENSIVE. THANKS AGAIN.
#2
Try using the Search button, before Tim comes after you !!!
This is one I found using the search button with Flex-A-Lite in the criteria box...
One reason the Flex-A-Lite is $400 or so is because it includes a shroud that mounts in the factory mounts and looks like an OEM piece...
This is one I found using the search button with Flex-A-Lite in the criteria box...
One reason the Flex-A-Lite is $400 or so is because it includes a shroud that mounts in the factory mounts and looks like an OEM piece...
#3
I just installed the Flex a lite 270 fans on my F150 2001. It took about a day. I have pictures showing where the connection is for the AC on the fuse box. If you still need to know, send me an email and I'll email you pictures.
One thing I would add is that you use a thermometer or TI that has a range over 300 degrees. I have one for checking the AC, but it didn't seem to work well over 160 degrees. I used a cooking oil thermometer with a range up to 500 degrees. I set the fan start at 205 degrees. My truck's thermostat is stock and opens at 180 degrees and is full open at 190 to 195. You need the cooling water to be above 180 degrees for engine cyclinders to seal correctly. Keeping the engine under 180 degrees only burns more gas and doesn't efficiently boost HP.
One thing I would add is that you use a thermometer or TI that has a range over 300 degrees. I have one for checking the AC, but it didn't seem to work well over 160 degrees. I used a cooking oil thermometer with a range up to 500 degrees. I set the fan start at 205 degrees. My truck's thermostat is stock and opens at 180 degrees and is full open at 190 to 195. You need the cooling water to be above 180 degrees for engine cyclinders to seal correctly. Keeping the engine under 180 degrees only burns more gas and doesn't efficiently boost HP.
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