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Loadco 06-14-2010 07:49 AM
Fan Thermostat Switch
 
Bob,

At what temperature should the switch close and start the fans?

Gary

strictlypersonl 06-14-2010 08:40 AM
It turns the fans on at roughly 195F on the gauge. The actual water that passes the switch is in the return line of the radiator, so it will be cooler than at the head, so the switch is rated at only 78C (175F).

Loadco 06-14-2010 11:13 AM
Thanks Bob,

I gusess I will be calling and ordering a switch. My fans are turning on when the gague shows 82C.

Gary

patrickt 06-14-2010 11:33 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Loadco (Post 1058144)
Thanks Bob,

I gusess I will be calling and ordering a switch. My fans are turning on when the gague shows 82C.

Gary
You might want to use one of those little infrared temp guns to confirm that it's not your gauge reading wrong and the switch is working fine.

mrmustang 06-14-2010 11:38 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Loadco (Post 1058144)
Thanks Bob,

I gusess I will be calling and ordering a switch. My fans are turning on when the gague shows 82C.

Gary
Do you know what temperature thermostat you have installed?


Bill S.

strictlypersonl 06-14-2010 12:41 PM
Loadco,

What is the normal operating temperature when the car is at speed?

Loadco 06-15-2010 05:15 AM
Bob,

Water stays between 78C and 82C at speed depending on ambient temps. Oil temp runs about the same. Running 180F t-stat.

Gary

strictlypersonl 06-15-2010 08:42 AM
I'd replace the switch. I can send you one, or you can get an 82C version from Autohauz (823 959 48182).

Loadco 06-15-2010 08:52 AM
Thanks Bob,

I'll give you a call.

Loadco 06-23-2010 05:22 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by strictlypersonl (Post 1058451)
I'd replace the switch. I can send you one, or you can get an 82C version from Autohauz (823 959 48182).
Bob,

I think I am going to try the 82C version. Can you verify the phone number for Autohauz. You version has one too many numbers.

Thanks,

Gary


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