Hi guys,
I've did a search and read some older posts on electric fans. But I have a few questions on the Flex-a-lite #250/260.

1. How hard is it to install and how reliable is it for towing (I sometimes tow a 22ft. Bayliner weighs about 6000lbs. in the summer).

2. The amperage draw on the fan is 30 amps. Will this cause problems with the electrical system since I have stereo system that draws about 55 amps?

3. Does the #250/260 come with all the accessories to install it or do I need anything else?

Sorry for the questions. I was considering a larger MAF, but for the same $$ it looks like the electric fan would be more beneficial.

Thanks.
Bill


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1999 4x4 F250 LightDuty XLT SuperCab 5.4L, 3.73, 4R100 trans.
Flowmaster exhaust, K&N FIPK, Superchip, Rancho RSX shocks, Hellwig rear swaybar, Stull billet grille, PIAA Air Dam with 2-PIAA Pro80XT's (85W Superwhites), 4-KC Daylighters (150W), Performance Accessories 3" Body Lift, 33/12.5/17 ProComp Mud Terrains on 17x8 American Racing Atlas Rims. Kenwood 7007 CD, Alpine 3342 Signal Processor, Alpine MRV-F353 5Ch. Amp, Pioneer TS-A6865 3-way speakers, MTX Thunderforms. CompuStar alarm/autostart.

 

I'm interested in this mod too. I hope you get some good replies.



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2001 Bright Red Supercrew 4X4, 5.4L V8

Mods: (shhhh don't tell anyone)
Superchip
BFGoodrich TA KO 285/75/16
Airforce One intake kit
Exhaust: Hooker AeroChamber Muffler, SI/DO
SurePull Class III Hitch
Rhino Liner (Planned)
Catch-All Floor Mats (Planned)

Go Buckeyes!
&
Go Bluejackets!

Truck Pull Kills: 4

 

Please add me to the list, I also would like to know how difficult it would be to install it myself.

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2000 Silver XLT 4.6 Extended Cab

Stuff I've Got:
- ARE Z-series color matched cap (for my Rotties...)
- Flowmaster 40 series with Edelbrock oval tips
- Airaid intake system
- 500 watt sound system (Sony CD player, Lanzar EQ, Profile amps, Polk speakers, Kenwood subwoofer)
-home-made carbon-look emblems
- dropped 3/5
- clear corner lenses
- color matched Street Scene mirrors

Stuff To Get:
- 20" rims with low profile rubber
- SVT bumber cover
- Cervini's hood
- supercharger (twin screw type)

 

Shoot, I may as well jump on the bandwagon too!

Mike



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Stay Out Of My Taildust

2000 Black Harley Davidson F-150
5.4 Liter v-8
K&N Air filter
20" Polished Aluminum Wheels
275/45/20 Goodyear GSII's
Billet Front Grille
Front Valence W/ driving lights and Billet Insert
3.55 LS Rear End
Leather Interior
6 Disk CD Changer
Sliding Rear Window
Heated Seats
Hidden Hitch
Orange Pinstriping
Lund Front Blackouts
GTE Rear Blackouts
Lowered 1" Front & Rear
Block heater
McGard Wheel Locks

 

Jupiterak,

I installed the #250. Go here to see my experiences:

https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/001026.html

Photopoint's gonna take this from me soon, but go here to see pix:

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewP...p=28068030&f=0

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewP...p=28068032&f=0

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewP...p=28068033&f=0

It wasn't hard to install. More time involved with planning, (some bracket fabrication was required; at the time, the 250 was only offered for GM's) and the 'red herring' error about the thread twist in the Haynes manual. I didn't have any trouble power-wise using one OEM battery and running 6 150W KC daylighters and high beams for 90 minutes in the desert last year. I haven't towed yet, but it probably wouldn't tell you anything anyway. My boat and trailer probably only weigh in at ~ 3500-4000 lb.

I agree, the MAF didn't do anything. fish




[This message has been edited by gofish (edited 04-16-2001).]

 

here are some pics from JDM Performance, this fan kit is for the lightning but should work for any f150



here is the link to his post on SVT performance
http://www.svtperformance.com/ubb/Fo...ML/000045.html

I think the kit is about $350.00 compleate

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SILVER 2001 LIGHTNING
Built 02/14/01
Picked up 03/03/01
Sportmasters tonneau
Bedrug
Alpine head unit and six disk changer.
JL Audio speakers
Magnaflow muffler
JDM BigMouth Filter.

http://members.tripod.com/donf150/Welcome/id7.html

 

Gofish & Don C,

Thanks for the pics and info. Looks like the electric fan is gonna be my next project.

 

Gofish, I read your thread some time ago and purchased the flexalite #250 and will be installing it very shortly in my 2000 7700. Big question, how painfull was it to remove the clutch fan assembly and what direction thread was the bolt securing the pulley. I don't have access to the special tool required to keep the assembly from turning. Any feadback would be appreciated

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Flyfisher,

Break it loose by going counterclockwise as you face the engine. The shaft has right hand threads. Haynes is wrong with their claim of left-handed threads.

If you go in the right direction the first time, it shouldn't be too hard at all. As you can read, I just made my job so much tougher by following the Haynes directions, which were in error.

Check out Bill Aquino's advice on making the restraining tool yourself; if you've got access to metal bar stock, you can make it yourself. In either case, you'll need something to stop the clutch from spinning.

 

I used a 15" adjustable wrench & 3lb. hammer.
It took 3 hits to break it loose and the fan screwed off by hand. Strike the wrench toward the passenger side fender. The belt holds the pully tight enough.

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97 Lariet-sc-4.6-4x off road-auto-3.55 LS-
superchip-Airraid-Perma-cool electric fan & controller

 

Obvioously it works anyway but, the 260 is supposed to be for Ford and Dodge and the 250 for Chevy if you believe the Flex-alite ad.

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97 F-150, 2WD, Reg Cab,Flareside,Dk Toreador Red, Windsor 4.6, Magnecor 8.5mm wires, Bosch Plat +4s, 3.55 LS, EGR Bug Deflector, ******* Bed Cover, Bed Liner, XL Full Length Running Boards, Air Aid Kit, Gibson Single Out Cat Back, Superchips, TransGo Shift Kit, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Hellwig 2500# Overload Springs,Energy Suspension Polyurethane Front Sway Bar Bushings, 265 70 16 tires, Rancho RS9000 shocks,Expedition Center Console

 

I talked to a Flex-a-lite tech today and they recommended the #260. It's exactly the same as the #250 but has universal brackets. I just ordered mine from Summit; unfortunately, it's a special order item and takes two weeks to get. I'll post the results after the install. Thanks again.