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Spal Fan Install

Adding electric fans to your ride will help you keep cool under pressure.
By Saul Vargas
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This lowriding '58 Impala... 
   
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This lowriding '58 Impala was ready to be worked on at the fully equipped Primedia Tech Center.
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The Spal electric fan kit... 
   
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The Spal electric fan kit came complete with everything that you need to make it work for your car.
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Jason checked if the fan would... 
   
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Jason checked if the fan would work in the front of the radiator and realized that the fan was a pull style and had to be mounted on the inside.
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The fan is going on the inside... 
   
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The fan is going on the inside or the engine side of the aluminum radiator.
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After assessing the radiator... 
   
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After assessing the radiator setup, Jason had to relocate one of the transmission lines so that it was out of the way.
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Jason had to cut and flare... 
   
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Jason had to cut and flare out the same line so that it would connect back to the AN fitting on the radiator.
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After making a fan bracket... 
   
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After making a fan bracket that consisted of four studs attached to 1/2-inch 1/8-flat stock, the fan was bolted on to size the rods onto the radiator.
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The fan was carefully put... 
   
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The fan was carefully put into place.
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The custom brackets were marked... 
   
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The custom brackets were marked with an ordinary Sharpie.
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The brackets were cut to size... 
   
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The brackets were cut to size with a Craftsman die cutter.
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Once the brackets were sized... 
   
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Once the brackets were sized to fit, they were pre-drilled to rivet them onto the radiator
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Jason used aluminum rivets... 
   
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Jason used aluminum rivets on the brackets that were set in place. These brackets were bolted on the inside of the radiator for a cleaner stealth look.
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The brackets were on and ready... 
   
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The brackets were on and ready for the fan to be bolted on.
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Using an air ratchet with... 
   
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Using an air ratchet with locking nuts and washers, the fan was bolted on so that it wouldn't come loose.
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The pre-wired relay provided... 
   
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The pre-wired relay provided by Spal was hidden under the battery tray. This way, it would be easier to hide wires that need to run to the sensor and the ignition switch.
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The wires were run carefully... 
   
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The wires were run carefully through the engine compartment and were cut to the size required. The last step was to add a terminal or crimp it on.
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The temperature sensor will... 
   
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The temperature sensor will automatically set off the relay so that the fan turns on at 180 degrees. This will help maintain a more desirable temperature for your ride.
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This Spal fan was ready to... 
   
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This Spal fan was ready to cool down the car, especially with all of that chrome.
Spal Automotive Technologies
512 Tuttle St.
Des Moines
IA  50309
Craftsman Tools

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