In a message dated 5/28/2003 3:38:17 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Donald.Mallett@BNSF.com writes:
> <SNIP>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
>
> I used the Hayden 3647 T-stat control $39.99 at Pep-boys. Its working great
> with my Viper fan. This control is adjustable from 90 to 210 degs.
>
>
>
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Is that a radiator probe or a coolant thermostat? How many degrees lower
than the cut on temp is the cut off temp?
James
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