Is the Blower needed on an FJ62?

[Randy88FJ62]

My FJ62 has the blower in it. My FJ60 friend says it's to cool the carb.

Why do FJ62's have this blower? Is it necessary? Can it be taken out or is it better to let things be as they are?

 

[FJ40Jim]

It is to cool the injectors & rail.

 

[Randy88FJ62]

It is to cool the injectors & rail.

That's what I wanted to know. Thanks.

 

[tonkota]

I took mine off.

 

[Randy88FJ62]

I took mine off.

How long have you had it off? Have you seen any ill effect?

 

[tonkota]

It's been off one year now, no ill effects. I don't really see how there could be as that little fan just doesn't move much air.

 

[lehiguy]

Running a header reduces the need for the fan. With the stock setup, exhaust bolted directly to the intake, vapor locking was a real concern, (more with carbs than with FI) hence the fan. Get rid of the heat, get rid of the fan.

 

[Kynot62]

If you don't need the space taken up by the fan, I would leave it in place. Even in the Northwest where I live it does kick on in the summer. Small or not it does move a lot of air

 

[tonkota]

Mine used to kick on too, but that little fan with the fractional hp motor, couldn't possibly push more than 10cfm through that small duct.