Hello, First let me say thanks for any help. I am installing an electric fan from a 94 into my 91. I've done the alt. upgrade. What size fuse do I need going to the 100 amp relay that runs the fan from the battery??
The fuse for the stock 94-95 GT cooling fan (it's two speeds, the V6 fan is one speed) is 60 amps IIRC. NOTE: When these fan motors melt down, the fuse seldom seems to blow. Some fans were even retrofitted with a circuit breaker on the high speed terminal for the event of an internal short.
Good question. I see everyone saying use a fuse/circuit breaker but they rarely mention a specific size to use.
How about the 3.8L Taurus fans, what size is reccomended with those?
Is a circuit breaker any faster or more consistent to react than a fuse? How do you reset the small 12V circuit breakers, by removing current to it (by turning the ignition or fan switch off)?
I'm installing my Taurus fan with a soft-start controller that doesn't require a relay but I'm still a little confused what kind of circuit protection to use. I don't believe the instructions specify what amp rating is needed. I believe the controller is rated for 30-35 amps, so I figured I'd go with a 30 amp fuse (or circuit breaker)? Any comments?
Good question. I see everyone saying use a fuse/circuit breaker but they rarely mention a specific size to use.
How about the 3.8L Taurus fans, what size is reccomended with those?
Is a circuit breaker any faster or more consistent to react than a fuse? How do you reset the small 12V circuit breakers, by removing current to it (by turning the ignition or fan switch off)?
I'm installing my Taurus fan with a soft-start controller that doesn't require a relay but I'm still a little confused what kind of circuit protection to use. I don't believe the instructions specify what amp rating is needed. I believe the controller is rated for 30-35 amps, so I figured I'd go with a 30 amp fuse (or circuit breaker)? Any comments?