horton electric radiator fan

[jmtandem]

Does anybody know if these fans are still made and if they would work on a third gen? Thanks.

 

[rscurtis]

Are you referring to an electric fan, or the electric clutched belt driven fan that was offered for the 2nd. generation trucks?

 

[jmtandem]

Replacement for the stock fan and fan clutch. But, if there is a direct bolt on replacement that is belt driven that would also interest me. Thanks.

 

[rscurtis]

A new OEM fan is your best option. The Horton was $750 about 12 years ago. It was either on or off, it didn't have the speed modulation that the third generation fan does.

 

[Shadrach]

The Horton fans for Dodges were discontinued in about 2002 and they never made them for third gens. Flex-a-lite makes a twin electric fan foe our trucks but it is only good for 18000 CGVWR, which rules out a lot of us. The factory one seems to work best. Shad

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

Third Gen Turbo Diesels use right hand threads for the clutch hub whereas Second Generation used left hand threads. The factory electrically controlled clutch works great (until it fails; then you buy another one). The Horton was sold as improving power and mileage, as well as having total and positive engagement. It was very loud when engaged, of course. I once dyno tested my 1997 with the stock fan and no fan at the 600 HP level and the difference was only 4 HP. Therefore, I don't see how the Horton or similar fan could do much for mileage or power. I recently had to replace my fan clutch on my 2004, and went with another stock unit.

 

[jmtandem]

Thanks all. I had my fan clutch go out at 98,000 miles, the first repair of anything on the truck. I replaced it with another OEM clutch, about $400 and it seems to be working just right. I was not looking for better mileage or power loss isues, just to keep the cooling good when towing.