Been a while since I updated but I have been working on a lot of little projects here and there. One I just completed was installing a aux AC fan to help boost that low speed cooling performance, especially in the summer!
Supplies:
10" SPAL fan from Jegs:
SPAL 30100374: 10 in. Low-Profile Fan 12 V | JEGS - https://www.jegs.com/i/SPAL/063/30100374/10002/-1
New switch plate via
@ChaserFJ60 Fj62 HVAC Switch Plate Replacement | Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/listing/965758491/fj62-hvac-switch-plate-replacement?ref=yr_purchases
Decals via
@63FST Landcruiser FJ60/62/80 Interior Decal Kit | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/174801240005
DT connectors (14ga wire)
3/4" aluminum flat stock
Dupli-Color Universal Black Metallic BUN0090
Page link
Satin clear urethane spray paint
Sealed Panasonic 30amp relay
14ga and 18ga wire
FJ62 rear defrost switch
Ok so for the SPAL fan install I like using factory mounts whenever possible. Even if that means a funny looking bracket... But they actually all came out nicely. I have a non-stock condenser but this fan should fit with the stock condenser and spacing the cross tube out a bit so the fan can tuck behind. I probably could have squeezed a 11" fan on there but the 10" seems perfect to me:
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Wire routing into the engine bay. Through a factory hole and under the battery. Made a little bracket with a clip on zip-tie to keep the wire tidy and not rubbing and moving against the body.
Switch plate against the factory unit. A very close match! Key was to paint the plate, then sand it with 600grit or finer to knock down the shine and bring out a bit of the grey. It would look better if I sanded it more carefully... but I discovered this on accident actually when I was not happy with the black. Luck!
@ChaserFJ60 made a great product with the plate.
Time for the switch! The decals from
@63FST are top notch and easy to use! Wipe off the old print you dont want with brake fluid and a Q-tip.
Assemble the supplies!
Clean the surface of the switch. Cut out the decal you want and tape it on the switch how you want it.
Once its in place rub with a eraser from a pencil to apply decal.
Gently pull back the plastic and there you have it!
Now tape off the switch for the protective top coat. I used Satin clear urethane, perfect gloss match to the factory plastic. Semi-gloss and gloss would have been much too shiny.
All done!
Wiring for the switch. I have the fan getting power via a sealed Panasonic relay. It needs about 7amps so wire and fuse accordingly.
Time to pop it all in and enjoy the fan! I'll report back with some vent temp readings with the AC on to see how effective this little fan really is.
