agapsdiver
10+ Posts
Just installed the coolflow fan on my RG3. Here are some recommendations I have for you DIYs.
NOTE: the instructions say to install the Mid-frame
deflector (if you have one) before starting install
of fan, DON'T (my humble opinion). After spending almost 15-20 min. to get first screw positioned
from inside battery tray, I figured out either my hands were too big or the space was too small. At 69 years old bending over in all sorts of contortions my back begins to show its age.
I was using a 4 1/4 inch 5/32 allen wrench (minimum length needed) to try and position first screw in the hole. After dropping the (screw-lock washer-round washer) for the third time, I could not find the screw and went to my tool box and got my magnetic pickup tool to find/grab the screw.
Then I realized, sh#t, I can just place the screw-etc. on to the end of the magnetic tool and guide the screw-etc. into place. This I did, grabbing the threads from outside, holding steady, removing magnetic tool and inserting allen wrench into screw head. Then placing the fan into position (w/o the mid-frame deflector in the way) I started the first screw, then repeated with second screw.
With both screws holding the fan in place I installed the mid-frame deflector using the top bolt only. Rotated deflector into place at bottom and tightened its top bolt. Tightened both fan screws down (which helps hold in place the deflector on the bottom).
You will need at least a 4 1/4 in. minimum 5/32 allen wrench. I would recommend longer if you can find one. I also strongly recommend a magnetic pickup.
Tool (costs $3 - $10) to use to place screws-etc. into place.
NOTE: the instructions say to install the Mid-frame
deflector (if you have one) before starting install
of fan, DON'T (my humble opinion). After spending almost 15-20 min. to get first screw positioned
from inside battery tray, I figured out either my hands were too big or the space was too small. At 69 years old bending over in all sorts of contortions my back begins to show its age.
I was using a 4 1/4 inch 5/32 allen wrench (minimum length needed) to try and position first screw in the hole. After dropping the (screw-lock washer-round washer) for the third time, I could not find the screw and went to my tool box and got my magnetic pickup tool to find/grab the screw.
Then I realized, sh#t, I can just place the screw-etc. on to the end of the magnetic tool and guide the screw-etc. into place. This I did, grabbing the threads from outside, holding steady, removing magnetic tool and inserting allen wrench into screw head. Then placing the fan into position (w/o the mid-frame deflector in the way) I started the first screw, then repeated with second screw.
With both screws holding the fan in place I installed the mid-frame deflector using the top bolt only. Rotated deflector into place at bottom and tightened its top bolt. Tightened both fan screws down (which helps hold in place the deflector on the bottom).
You will need at least a 4 1/4 in. minimum 5/32 allen wrench. I would recommend longer if you can find one. I also strongly recommend a magnetic pickup.
Tool (costs $3 - $10) to use to place screws-etc. into place.
