How does a coolant temp sensor work on a fan?
Coolant Temp Sensor – LH head. I have used a t-stat housing mounted fan switch with excellent results. Sounds like you hooked up a gauge to a temperature switch. That’s a problem right there. A gauge won’t run off a temperature switch. Also that temp switch supplies the switchable ground connection to the fan relay.
What is the Magic on temperature for electric fans?
If your ideal operating temperature is 176-180 I’d agree with setting your fan to turn on at 185, that way it kicks on whenever your coolant temperature starts to climb above that temp your fan can keep things in check. Are you just guessing at 185°? That’s how I came up with that value. I’m looking for a definite answer.
What should the operating temperature of a car fan be?
If your ideal operating temperature is 176-180 I’d agree with setting your fan to turn on at 185, that way it kicks on whenever your coolant temperature starts to climb above that temp your fan can keep things in check. Thanks for contributing an answer to Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Stack Exchange!
What should the temperature be without a fan?
Part number 91064028 has options for fan turn on and off and with the 170 degree thermostat the hot coolant will enter the radiator at 170 and in many cases may cool the engine to this temperature without the fan running.
How big is the temperature sensor on an electric fan?
I’ve got an electric cooling fan that comes with a temperature sensor that’s 3/8″ NPT threaded. Wondering where others have installed this? Sponsors (?)
Where is the temp sender on an electric fan?
Revised 24 July 2011 to add better temp sender location description and the necessity to loop the fluid flow through the heater circuit. If you want any kind of operation similar to stock, the ECT/heater feed line is the best place for a temp sender or fan thermo sensor.
What should coolant temp be to turn on electric fan?
If your ideal operating temperature is 176-180 I’d agree with setting your fan to turn on at 185, that way it kicks on whenever your coolant temperature starts to climb above that temp your fan can keep things in check.
If your ideal operating temperature is 176-180 I’d agree with setting your fan to turn on at 185, that way it kicks on whenever your coolant temperature starts to climb above that temp your fan can keep things in check. Are you just guessing at 185°? That’s how I came up with that value. I’m looking for a definite answer.