Phil,
Here is some info on SPALs:
SPAL FANS
1. Mine are: PN# 30102057, diameter 10”, 2.25kg, 1103cfm @ P=0 H2O. Current draw: 5-5.5 A steady state, ~ 21 A in-rush current
Similar, but larger, are 30102157
2. Diameter 11”, 2480 m^3/h, 1465cfm PN# 30102157, also known as VA03-AP76/LL-68A * 11"P/12V/PKSL
https://www.spalusa.com/
3. I have tried "pancake" fans, but they did not flow enough air. I don't remember if they were original Italian SPAL-s or chinese clones. I took them off and replaced with
30102057-s. I expect that any fan supplying over 800CFM would work fine. However, for US southern states- bigger are better!
Remember that any "puller" fan becomes a "pusher" fan upon reversing the power wires!
NOTE: any 10" fan can be fitted into OEM "rings" which provide a robust support.
http://www.spalautomotive.com/eng/products/axial_12.aspx
https://www.universalpartsinc.com/shopping/?ic=10308
NOTE: 10A fuses are sufficient, but only for steady-state operation. They can not handle the in-rush current pulse( 0.5 sec). I have used the 15A slow blow fuses for a while with a better luck. Finally, I got tired of the frequent fuse replacement and added two auxiliary 60A relays and 2 thermistors to this circuit. Now, fans start slow and rpm ramp up gradually to the full speed in 3-5 seconds. Blow up fuses no more! PM me if you need a diagram or tech. support implementing this modification.
IMPORTANT: As a precaution, install an additional thick grounding wire from terminal # 85 of the main fan relay to the nearest chassis point. Factory wire gauge is too small! This thin wire caused under the dash fires in the past.
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