Re: RE: Re: Viper Fan question

From: JAMEPC@aol.com
Date: Sun May 04 2003 - 23:20:17 EDT


Bernd,
While you're at it, let me know what a green 10 gauge fusible link is rated for.
Thanks,
James

In a message dated 5/4/2003 12:48:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, bernd@texas.net writes:

> It's rated by color from Dodge.
>
> I'll dig up the actual color/rating tomorrow.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of
> JAMEPC@aol.com
> Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2003 10:24 AM
> To: aol@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Re: Viper Fan question
>
>
>
> Bernd,
>
> Thanks for the schematics.
> You are correct in saying that the fuse on the Viper is a 20A fuse, but
> that is the fuse for the relay circuit. The fan itself is protected by
> a 16ga. fusible link. Does anybody know the amp. level a 16ga. fusible
> link is designed to melt at? Thanks, James
>
> In a message dated 5/4/2003 11:48:34 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> bernd@texas.net writes:
>
> > Just sent ya the actual wiring schematics for the fan system on a '96
> > Viper.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of
> > JAMEPC@aol.com
> > Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2003 8:19 AM
> > To: aol@dakota-truck.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: RE: Re: Viper Fan question
> >
> >
> >
> > Are these relays installed in series or parallel? Sounds like series
> > but I'm just wondering how it can use a 20 amp fuse (don't doubt it,
> > just wondering). James
> >
> > In a message dated 5/4/2003 9:23:45 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> > bernd@texas.net writes:
> >
> > > Something to think about....
> > >
> > > The Viper uses two relays for the fan: One general fan relay and the
> > > other for the Low/High operation. Power wires (from the fusible
> link)
> >
> > > to the relay and then to the fan, are 12ga - ground is also a 12ga
> > > wire. There are two circuits that control the low/high speed:
> > >
> > > Circuit C2 - Radiator Fan Relay (ON) ** You can use the adjustable
> > > permacool/flexalite switch here ** Circuit C21 - Radiator Fan
> Low/High
> >
> > > Speed ** simple toggle switch on a relay **
> > >
> > > The power runs through both relays under Low or
> > High-Speed operation.
> > >
> > > BTW: The Fuse used on the Viper is a 20A fuse
> > >
> > > - Bernd
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On
> Behalf Of TJG
> > > Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2003 9:56 AM
> > > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > > Subject: DML: Re: Viper Fan question



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