[Fot] TR4 water temp. fan switch question

[Mark Pendergrass]

You are correct , OEM standards today are in the 200+ range and were also 
talking about todays engines being all aluminum....Mark
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Randall" <tr3driver at ca.rr.com>
To: "'Triumph Friends of'" <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 4:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Fot] TR4 water temp. fan switch question


>> What temp should I have the switch set to for the fan to turn on?
>
> Typically, you want it as high as possible, without the engine overheating
> first.  The fan sucks power and fuel, so don't run it unless necessary.
> Most OEM sensors turn on around 200F or even higher.
>
> But it depends on the situation.  If you're sitting in a grid or 
> something,
> you might want to keep the motor cooler for best power on take-off.
>
> Randall
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