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Re:Fitting Thermo Fan - where to locate temp sensor? 2013/06/01 14:19:23 (permalink)
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Cheers Bud,
 
Yeah, it just has the one terminal.
 
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Re:Fitting Thermo Fan - where to locate temp sensor? 2013/06/02 10:55:04 (permalink)
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So I went to Pick-a-Part yesterday and grabbed a fan switch (big thanks to Nick who actually did the work lying on the ground) but was interested if the temp range of 80 - 85 (from a "87 Magna) is to low for a Pinto?
 
Or is 85 - 90 (KA, KB Laser) a better temp range or is higher better?
 
The thermostat I have to put in opens at 75degs but I can get a hotter one if need be.
 
Any advice would be great.
 
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Re:Fitting Thermo Fan - where to locate temp sensor? 2013/06/02 20:20:34 (permalink)
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Fan cut in temp 10 deg above thermostat temp is perfect.

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Re:Fitting Thermo Fan - where to locate temp sensor? 2013/06/04 13:41:45 (permalink)
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Escort standard is 82 or 86 deg isn't it??

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Re:Fitting Thermo Fan - where to locate temp sensor? 2013/06/04 16:06:22 (permalink)
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Cheers mate,
 
I have been looking on TurboSport and they all reckon the pinto works best around 80 - 85degs.
 
I wet back to Pick A Part and now have heaps of fan switches in 85-80, 86-91, 97-92 so I have a few to try.  I also have a number of thermos to match the switches too.
 
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Re:Fitting Thermo Fan - where to locate temp sensor? 2013/06/04 16:11:17 (permalink)
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As rs2000 said you want your fan temp above thermostat. You onlt want your fan to kick in as you go over your normal operating temp otherwise you fan will always be on.
You need a little bit of leeway for the thermostat to cut in and out before triggering your fan.
I would suggest staying up around your 90's for your switch
 

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Re:Fitting Thermo Fan - where to locate temp sensor? 2013/06/04 16:22:20 (permalink)
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Cheers Mate,
 
I am not sure when I'll do this but i'll try the 90 deg switch and go from there.
 
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