Electric fan Q [emoji106]

[C10apache]

Hi folks my electric fan comes on as soon as I turn the key (previous owner) which is annoying to say the least, I've seen thermostat ones that screw into the inlet manifold and get wired to the fan, is this easy enough to do??

Can anyone who has this set up recommend a kit?

Regards Stuart

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[C10apache]

Hi folks my electric fan comes on as soon as I turn the key (previous owner) which is annoying to say the least, I've seen thermostat ones that screw into the inlet manifold and get wired to the fan, is this easy enough to do??

Can anyone who has this set up recommend a kit?

Regards Stuart

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I was thinking of one something like this one, I take it my current power cable to my electric fan would go on the terminal on the thermostat!??

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[nobody]

yes you can use that.i use simular ones on everything here,

dont forget to put in an over ride switch

[C10apache]

yes you can use that.i use simular ones on everything here,

dont forget to put in an over ride switch

OK cool thanks, not sure what you mean by a override switch is that a relay??

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[timbo56]

I used one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aeroline-...13621beeb4f55b

[C10apache]

I used one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aeroline-...13621beeb4f55b

Cheers never seen one like that tbh, what temp setting do you set on the dial??

I've noticed when running my truck it sits around 160f

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[blackpopracing]

A couple of questions;

1. fan runs when ign on - constantly? or just when hot?
2. how is the fan switched at present - or is it on permanently?

160 degrees is too cold, you need a minimum of 180 to 190 to burn off the soot on your valves and have an efficient burn in the engine.
An override switch it to manually force the fan on in case the switch fails or if you want extra cooling (like in a traffic jam) this is a switch with a relay to power the fan.

[timbo56]

Cheers never seen one like that tbh, what temp setting do you set on the dial??

I've noticed when running my truck it sits around 160f

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I've got a 180 deg thermostat and the fan is set around the same temp so it runs around 180-185 degrees. I did have a 190 deg in it but it tended to get too hot on hot days with not much leeway.

[Kustom Jim]

I just have mine wired with that sensor thing with ignition on.

I have deleted the optional switch to turn fan on early as you see a traffic jam looming but that's a load of cobblers. If it overheats in traffic it's an issue to resolve really. Imo My early on switch backfed and if left switched on the engine wouldn't stop when ignition switched off. Google says it can happen and is backfeeding!? My mot guy rang me saying he couldn't shut the bloody car down lol (he switched it on )

[C10apache]

A couple of questions;

1. fan runs when ign on - constantly? or just when hot?
2. how is the fan switched at present - or is it on permanently?

160 degrees is too cold, you need a minimum of 180 to 190 to burn off the soot on your valves and have an efficient burn in the engine.
An override switch it to manually force the fan on in case the switch fails or if you want extra cooling (like in a traffic jam) this is a switch with a relay to power the fan.

The fan is on as soon as I turn the key only way to turn it off is to turn off the truck!!!

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