Cooling fan ???

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-10-INCH-SLIM-FAN-RADIATOR-PUSH-PULL-THIN-ELECTRIC-COOLING-12V-JDM-SUBARU-/370867389277?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AVan&hash=item56596b435d&vxp=mtr

Maybe something like this idk i like the idea alot

what do you plan to put it on?

craftsmancole wrote:

what do you plan to put it on?

on the grill of this

Why? Looks? Because it's totally unnecessary if your engine is working properly.

alright, since we're in Florida you have to make sure you turn it off when you go in deep water

ok Guys ill admit its ... for the looks it looks nice. but.. i do plan on putting a motorcycle radio now that is really useful lol

I want to put a radio on my mower but I'd drown it so I'd have to get a water proofed one

craftsmancole wrote:

I want to put a radio on my mower but I'd drown it so I'd have to get a water proofed one

get the moto ones one ebay dude their water proof

Marine radio. Really. What could be more water-friendly... LOL. Seriously though... Why make it HARDER to hear the sweet sound of the engine?  

I've got a Sony marine stereo on my Harley. Works great. I'm always cranking tunes on the Harley.
But somehow I just can't imagine music on my tractor. I guess it would be nice after reaching a destination and pulling over and having tunes and a couple adult beverages lol! But I don't listen to music on the trail. I think I like the sound of the machinery better somehow.

With that much ventilation I dont think you really need one. Maybe if you had an enclosed engine bay it would be more practical. Id search around junkyards and scrapped cars for radiator fans if its just for looks.

Great suggestion Doug!   I actually made time in my schedule for tomorrow to go to the transfer station and scrounge for metal stuff. Sometimes I fall into the trap of buying new, but we all should remind eachother regularly how much great stuff people throw away and how much great stuff can be found in junkyards too!

Radiator fans should be a dome a dozen.    

Like t dub said Stopping on trail play some tunes you know ? and yeah im sure here at Southern Tractor where i work theres gotta be some fan lying around lol

Those so called Marine Stereo's are only splash proof, unless you mount it in box. Cause mostly they are open in the back.

I know the Fusion Marine Stereo has a cast 100% waterproof case tho.

And thos fan's are cool  

We always made out radios easy to remove in 30 seconds or so. That way we could just pop them out. We didn't care about the speakers because we have alot of them. Most of the time a little water wont hurt the speaker unless you have cheap cardboard ones.

I have used fans in the past because of the work I was doing with the mower. Slow moving and working hard. Like fencing and pulling a heavy trailer through some tough going. Just extra insurance on a hot day and working hard. In the same conditions, having a radio to listen to is nice. I have made them removable, as someone else mentioned. I plan on installing one on my upcoming build. I use my mowers for fun and work. So, I try and think of both when I build them. A radio is a must have for me, simply because of how much I am on it. Quick disconnect for trail riding.

^ now thats a sig I can get behind lol (red green the first mower messerupper) also think a cooling fan would be neat in water lol all the bubbles and stuff

Moose wrote:

^ now thats a sig I can get behind lol (red green the first mower messerupper) also think a cooling fan would be neat in water lol all the bubbles and stuff

DAngit moose i started crackin up here in the office when i read the water and bubbles thing you killed me moose now evryone is staring at me   

youd hit a mud pit and itd be like a giant fartbox or something just bubblin away :p

I think a cooling fan is more of a bother than a benefit.  As long as the engine compartment is allowed fresh air, the flywheel cooling fan will do it's job.  These motors are so low performance that they will run in any weather and heat without a problem.  They are made to do heavy work in stationary settings such as log splitters and generators.  Just allow fresh air to them and you're all set.  YMMV IMHO etc...  

Bubble Bubble BZZZT!      

Hahah those bubbles killed me this morning lol

Death bubbler!