Davies Craig undertook to assist a customer who was experiencing an overheating issue with his CJ8 Jeep equipped with the 4.2 litre, 6 cylinder engine and 3 speed automatic transmission by replacing the mechanical water pump with an Electric Water Pump (EWP130) and Digital Controller. (Part No: 8890) 

The Jeep was brought into our R & D area where the engineering department proceeded to dismantle the engine parts associated with the engines cooling system. Firstly, the coolant was drained and retained. The top and bottom radiator hoses were removed and then the radiator was removed. The drive belts were loosened and removed and then the mechanical water pump was removed.

(The following are captions to the photographs relating to this removal of the installation carried out by Davies Craig’s engineering staff) Ref: Admin/1- stock images- Videos & Catalogues/Products Cam’s Jeep Conversion Dec2015)

Photos #1, 2, 3, 4 – The customer supplied an existing mechanical water pump housing with the fan drive shaft and impellor removed.

Photos #5 & 6 – The top and bottom radiator hoses were removed and retained for use during the EWP installation.

Photo #7 & 8 – The Viscous Fan Clutch and blade were removed.

Photo #9 – The radiator was removed.

Photos #10, 11 & 12 – The existing mechanical water pump and thermostat housings were removed.

Photos #13 & 14 – The radiator was sent to Aussie Desert Coolers to have the mounting lugs welded into the outer frame to accommodate the mounting of the Davies Craig 16” Thermatic Fan.

Photos #15 & 16 – The EWP130 Electric Water Pump was fitted to the bottom radiator hose. Some of the existing bottom hose was retained.

Photo #10  – The modified mechanical water pump housing and the thermostat housings were bolted to the block.

Photos #6 – The Digital Controller ‘s Thermal Sensor was placed in the top radiator hose.

Photo #8 - The radiator with the chrome 16” Thermatic Fan mounted was reinstalled. The wiring & relay mounted and fitted.

Photos #1 & #2 – The entire cooling system was filled with particular attention paid to ensuring all the air was removed.

Photo #3 – The LCD EWP/ Fan Digital Controller was mounted under the dashboard along with the LED warning light.