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Old 02-11-2003, 10:44 AM
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is going through a dusty parking lot. I work for a heavy equipment dealer and going thru the parking lot this morning was a real test of nerves. The fans were kicking up a plume of dust so bad that the entire car was covered and so was my nice clean engine compartment. ARRRGHHH!!!! Has anyone done anything to solve/minimize this problem like redirect airflow, turn fans off, avoid dusty places like the plague??
Old 02-11-2003, 10:57 AM
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DRIVE FASTER :D
did you get those in that gp we had going?
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I've thought about a piece of sheet metal from the bottom of the rad rearward over the front crossmember. This will seal the bottom and blow air across the block and exhaust.
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Yup, got em in the gp. Great price and a great set of fans. Thanks to whoever started the gp.
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I've thought about a piece of sheet metal from the bottom of the rad rearward over the front crossmember. This will seal the bottom and blow air across the block and exhaust.
Hmmmmmmm
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i was the one asking for that gp because i needed a radiator. now im looking for my scale so i can see how many lbs. i saved.
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Default Re: The only bad thing bout electric fans... (Brettmc)

Just turn 'em off unless you're going to be idling there for a long time or if you have to drive a long dirt road for some reason. I think you might have to just deal with dirty in those cases.

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