The electric fan thermostat is fixed to come on at 185 but actually comes on
at 177. It's not adjustable. Should I exchange it for one that turns on when
it's supposed to? Or is it not that important. The fan will run a lot
longer than it needs to because it will never reach it's 170 degree cut off temp.
The other option is a 200 on/185 off switch which will cycle the fan off and
on giving it more life.
James
In a message dated 5/27/2003 10:43:56 PM Eastern Standard Time,
bernd@texas.net writes:
> A 180 will run at 185. Set the temp turn-on setting at 180 and
> everything will run fine.
>
> - Bernd
>
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> Subject: DML: Engine Temprature
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> My 180 degree thermostat opens at 175 and my 185 on / 170 off fan
> thermostsat
> kick the Viper fan on at 177 degrees. These temps are according to the
> scanner readings (and it's a brand new sensor). Since the thermostat
> opens early
> and the fan kicks on early, the coolant temp never exceeds 177 degrees
> on an 80
> degree night. During the day in 92 degree weather, it will climb to 185
>
> degrees. These are all with the Viper fan on low. It gets a little
> hotter when I
> idle for a while.
> I know there is an optimal operating temp. and if it doesn't reach it,
> it
> will stay in open/closed loop or something. Can someone explain that to
> me
> please?
> Thanks,
> James
>
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