Re: IML: 73 Details

["Frederick Joslin" <fljoslin@xxxxxxxx>]

The wiring is not an issue. You should hook any fans directly to the battery (fused of course) controlled by a relay. You will need a thermostat to control the fans via the relays. I have seen adjustable and fixed temperature thermostats. I would choose adjustable. The thermostat sensor is often attached to the engine side of the radiator. You could either wire the thermostat hot (always on) or through through a circuit which is only on with the ignition. Either way this will not draw much current. Many newer vehicles run the fan after the engine has been shut off.

I would guess that the fan(s) will draw about the same current as headlights so you could run into issues with all the electrical accessories and the fans running (ie at night). I do not believe that the voltage regulator is an issue. Your original voltage regulator should be solid state and replacements are cheap and readily available.  I do not know anything about availability of high amperage replacement alternators or if you really need one. Can you get your alternator rewound/rebuilt to operate at a higher amperage?

BTW My 69 LeBaron has a large trans cooler. If you do not have one of these I would certainly look into getting one.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Damian Justice"
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Subject: Re: IML: 73 Details
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:30:14 +0000


Yes, that was one of my next questions. That
60 amp alternator is new, but will be lacking
when the electric fans and A/C are running.
who sells the best 100A alternator(or more)and
where do I get a regulator? Can my wiring
handle it?


> From: "Frederick Joslin"
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> Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:07:07 -0500
>
> I have a 1969 LeBaron. I purchased a new front windshield for it for $100
> from a local auto glsss installer. They quoted me $179 installed. I may
> yet have them install it, but probably not.
>
> I think that electric fans are a great idea. Some of the performance auto
> suppliers (Jegs, Summit, Mancini, PAW etc) sell complete
> fan/shroud/thermostat kits with and without radiators. The functioning of
> the shroud is a very important part of the cooling effeciency and it
> needs to fit the fan(s) and radiator. I would purchase a complete
> radiator/fan/shroud kit if you can, especiaqlly if you are planning to
> replace the radiator anyway. They are sold with various HP ratings. If
> you go this route, you may need to up grade the electrical. As a bonus,
> eliminating the mechanical fan will free up some HP, up to 35 according
> to some sources.
>
> Good luck.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Damian Justice"
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: IML: 73 Details
> Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 19:27:02 +0000
>
>
> Greetings to All,
>
> I have been away from my 73 LeBaron for several
> years(it's in storage in Florida). When I do
> get home for vacation in December I will
> finally have some time(and money) to start
> restification on the old girl. I have a few
> ideas, but I would like some advice on a some
> issues if anyone has a minute.
>
> 1. Radiator
> Mine is not stock, nor is the shroud and
> although it never overheated it seems slightly
> smaller(thinner) than factory. I want to buy a
> 4 row severe duty aluminum unit from J.C.
> Whitney. They say it will fit. In addition, I
> would like to use quality electric fan(s).
> Would this improve cooling? Any extra
> considerations for this installation? My car
> will be a driver, no numbers match and A/C on
> all the time in the summer. Any suggestions?
> My parts car didn't come with a radiator or
> shroud.
>
> 2. Overdrive
> Is anyone using an overdrive unit? If so, what
> is the reliability of it? The Gear Vendors
> gearbox sounds almost too good to be true. Can
> it handle a 3 ton car under(brisk)
> acceleration? Does it hang down too far?
>
> 3. Light Lenses
> Does anyone reproduce the turn, side, marker
> and tail lenses for the '73? Between the 2
> cars, I can come up with a set but I know they
> are brittle.
>
> 4. Windshield
> Are there any N.O.S. windshields? Both of mine are pocked pretty bad.
>
> 5. Leather
> My Leather is in fairly good shape, but most of
> the stitching between the squares is gone.
> Does anyone know of a quality upolstery shop in
> the southeast that can tackle a job like that
> with nice results?
>
> Thanks in advance. I have a lot more questions
> but lets see how this comes out first.
>
> dj
> 73 LeBaron
>
>
>
>
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