Brian,
I believe the sensor for the fan should be in the radiator, if you place
it in the head where the temp is normally higher than the radiator the
fan will probably run quite a bit of the time when there is no need for
it.
Peter S.
Charlotte NC
59 Sprite
59 100-6
71 Midget
Bryan Vandiver wrote:
>
> Ulix,
>
> This was 'sort-of' discussed several weeks ago here, and here is the solution
> that was arrived at.
> I got a switch (on at 185 off at 170) that has a threaded brass lug. What I'm
> going to do (when I get time), is using the same plug that is in the side of
>the
> head, drill and tap that, and mount the thermo switch there. This could also
>be
> done to the plug in the radiator instead (I believe they are exactly the same
> size plug).
>
> Regards - Bryan
>
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> >To: sprite list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: Electric fan thermostat
> >
> >I have an electric fan now (the cheap 11" Tripac fan, fits perfectly)
> >and would like to find a thermostat that screws into the existing
> >fitting on the downflow rad. (thread size 5/8-18)
> >
> >Has anyone found one that fits and has a turn-on temp that's about right?
> >Any other solutions?
> >
> >Thanks, Ulix
> >
> >P.S. my car runs and drives, but some issues need to be worked out,
> >report later
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