electric fan
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LazerStang760
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I wouldn't use it if I were you, unless you plan on using two fans. I don't think you want to use anything smaller than a 14 when using a single fan.
Cannoball888
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67Dylan
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enferno said:
That's a loaded question. Just to power it on you do have nothing to lose, but if you want to put it on your car then IMO you could have a lot to lose if it can't cool your car properly.
If you want to see if it works you can hook it up straight to the battery and watch your fingers. There, it works...
What size fan is it? Does it have the fan shroud as well? Do you know how to hook up a realy or is that where you need help?
still haven't really answered my question . .
let me clarify more i guess
what else do i need electrically?
just wire it up and throw a switch on it? what about a thermostat etc.
obviously if the car overheats i will not use this fan, but because it was free i might as well throw it in just on the chance that it will sufficiently cool my car.
let me clarify more i guess
what else do i need electrically?
just wire it up and throw a switch on it? what about a thermostat etc.
obviously if the car overheats i will not use this fan, but because it was free i might as well throw it in just on the chance that it will sufficiently cool my car.
jcode68
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enferno said:
Since you already have the relay, all you need is a switch. You could go thermostatic switch, which turns the fan on at a given temp and mounts in either a coolant passage (thermostat housing is where I have mine) or I have also seen thermostat probes mounted thru the radiator. You could always put a flip switch on it and control it manually as well. Definately a low cost temp solution to determine if you want to keep the thing.
jcode68
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A flip switch is cheap ($2 bucks at Radio Shack), readily available and easy to install (simple wire hookup versus plumbing involved). This would allow you to evaluate the fan without spending too much time or money to do it.
jcode68
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enferno said:
Correct. When the temp reaches the temp that the switch is designed for (say 185 degrees), the fan comes on and stays on until the temp falls below. My guess is you will be running pretty hot if not overheat with a single 11 inch fan as others have suggested.
jcode68
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67Dylan
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One more thing: wire the switch thru the relay NOT directly to the fan. If you wired it to the fan and the current rating is not w/in parameters.... watch out.
Do you know how to wire the relay?
Do you know how to wire the relay?
67Dylan
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enferno said:
You should be fine w/the stock alt.
As to your wiring of the relay... sorry I'm not familiar w/the number system you described. I know the standard bosch numbering (85,86,87,&30)... easy enough to help if you really need it tho.
chepsk8
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Fan wiring
I run a 16" fan, use a relay, and got a temp sensor from Painless. I drilled & tapped the hole in the thermostat housing, and located it there. Fully automatic, works perfectly.
I also did that back on the DCVER as well, back in 1986, used a sensor from a BMW....
I run a 16" fan, use a relay, and got a temp sensor from Painless. I drilled & tapped the hole in the thermostat housing, and located it there. Fully automatic, works perfectly.
I also did that back on the DCVER as well, back in 1986, used a sensor from a BMW....
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