ACES 2 Posted March 1, 2020 Last year, I had several overheating issues, even after replacing several parts, but winter came, and I really only used it on short rides in the snow, and I never had any issues. Well a couple of weeks ago, a hose to the radiator sprung a leak, so I ordered a new hose. When I went to replace it today, I found that the hose was shorter than what was on the ATV. So I looked up a picture of a stock radiator, and found that the connection on the stock is in a different place than what I have. I suspect that mine was wrecked at some point in its life and replaced with something else. Also the fan looks different than what I see in the manual. I've never heard the fan come on by itself, but when I run wires directly from the battery to it, it turns on. Thinking about getting a stock radiator and fan off ebay and seeing if that solves the issues. The pic with the fan attached is my current setup that I think is wrong. The other 2 are what I am thinking of picking up off ebay. Big Thanks to Shadetree for sending me over here!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,543 Posted March 1, 2020 welcome, bottom rad is correct, sec pic of fan is correct. please make a post in the new member section, tell us a tad about yourself :-). glad ya joined us !. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,543 Posted March 1, 2020 15 minutes ago, ACES said: Last year, I had several overheating issues, even after replacing several parts, but winter came, and I really only used it on short rides in the snow, and I never had any issues. Well a couple of weeks ago, a hose to the radiator sprung a leak, so I ordered a new hose. When I went to replace it today, I found that the hose was shorter than what was on the ATV. So I looked up a picture of a stock radiator, and found that the connection on the stock is in a different place than what I have. I suspect that mine was wrecked at some point in its life and replaced with something else. Also the fan looks different than what I see in the manual. I've never heard the fan come on by itself, but when I run wires directly from the battery to it, it turns on. Thinking about getting a stock radiator and fan off ebay and seeing if that solves the issues. The pic with the fan attached is my current setup that I think is wrong. The other 2 are what I am thinking of picking up off ebay. Big Thanks to Shadetree for sending me over here!! lol..yw, nice to have ya here !!! :-). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACES 2 Posted March 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, shadetree said: welcome, bottom rad is correct, sec pic of fan is correct. please make a post in the new member section, tell us a tad about yourself :-). glad ya joined us !. Done! Thanks for having me! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toodeep 1,732 Posted March 1, 2020 Top one kind of looks like a 05-14 500 Rubicon radiator and fan (that has been painted). The front side would have 4 bolt holes for the oil cooler if it is. The rincon has a very similar setup also. If your fan isnt coming on that is a issue. Check fuses first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACES 2 Posted March 1, 2020 I've checked the fuses, and they all look fine. I'm wondering if the Rubicon fan needs more power than what the Rancher fan does. The wires do look slightly thicker on the fan, than my wiring harness. I went ahead and ordered the ebay parts. Trying to think if there are any other odds and ends that I need. I don't have any rubber radiator mounts, so I'm going to get 2 of those (part #10). I also am missing parts number 7 and 6, but as far as I can tell, they don't seem necessary. Would you guys get them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toodeep 1,732 Posted March 1, 2020 The screen (6) will help keep seeds and thicker mud out of the radiator. 7 is more like a spacer to keep everything spaced. Depends on the situation if you "need" them or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,543 Posted March 1, 2020 i would deff get number # 6 for sure !. better to keep crap out of the rad fins. not sure about # 7 though ?, if they are cheap ?, get them !. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACES 2 Posted March 3, 2020 Thanks for the feedback guys! I might wait on those until after I get it running/cooling right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
