There is a thermostatic switch at the top of the radiator, yours is
probably shot. Replacements are between $13 and $40, depending on whether
replacement or original manufacture. I just got one for mine (because my
fans *aren't* going on). Although I haven't put it in yet, it should be
really easy. Not a nightmare at all.
- Tab
'78 B
At 11:55 PM 1/18/00 -0500, David Streeter wrote:
>Hey listers,
>I have an 80 B LE with the dual electric fans, I have the opposite problem
>though, my fans run constanly. I know there should be a thermostat to turn
>them off and on right? Is this something easy to install or am I getting
>into a major Lucas induced nightmare?
>
>
> > Pep Boys sells the same aftermarket "helper fan" that Moss has. They also
> > have the adjustable and preset (at 185 degrees) thermostats that mount
> > between the radiator fins. I use the 10" helper fan and the preset
> > thermostat on my 79 B. Where I live right now it get up around 120 in the
> > summer, so I need something to help.
> >
> > The 12" fan would probably fit and might cool a bit better, but the 10"
> > should be fine for most. One benefit is that the stock fans don't come on
> > very often. Trust me, you'd rather replace the cheap "helper" fan for $70
> > than both stock fans for whatever they're going for right now.
> >
> > Anyway, the radiator mounted thermostats work well.
> >
> > Jason
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I've just been reminded of this by another post. My GT has a Kenlowe fan,
> > which is supposed to be switched by and adjustable relay/switch mechanism,
> > which has a temp sensor bulb which is supposed to be fitted in the top
>hose.
> >
> > I've got the thing disconnected at the moment because these bulb things
>are
> > horrible-hard to seal and not good for the top hose & stub, IMO.
> >
> > Has anyone had experience of the type of sensor which attached to the rad
> > fins? I've seen these but can't recall where.
> >
> > Alternatively, has an alternative switching method been devised, perhaps
> > using a modern, threaded sensor?
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
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