Hi,
Thanks. I already planned on the manual switch. But, since my temp switch
grounds the circuit, I have a relay to go in. All I have to do for manual
operation is remove the wire from the switch and ground it.
Cheers,
Derf
On 2/11/07, Robert E. Shlafer <pilotrob@webtv.net> wrote:
>
> Hi, Derfman.
>
> "7 o'clock" would equal a 68C or 168F
> (summer) stat., same as I use.
>
> Normally, the motor will seek 180 or so by itself which is about as warm
> as it normally gets in summer while underway.
>
> Anything up to approx. 190 is fine, some say even 200 so no reason to set
> your "auto" switch sooner unless you're planning on driving in heavy traffic
> in summer temps (80F+) a good deal of the time, in which case 180 I guess.
>
> I'd set the auto switch to 185-190 otherwise. Saves the fan and the engine
> is happy.
>
> One thing, since overheating is something you don't want to screw around
> with considering the damage it can do.
>
> Install a manual switch on a separate circuit with an inline fuse, right
> off
> the battery as a backup in the event your auto function fails in the fan
> "off" position.
>
> Cheap insurance. :)
>
> Cap'n. Bob '60 :{)
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