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| | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 235 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 235 | So my 261 is almost finished and before I put stuff on it permanently I have a question about thermo switches to power an electric fan.
I made a spacer to go between the water inlet and the block where I always plumbed a water line to go to my intake manifold. Wile Im here I thought I should drill it for a switch as well.
What are people using? I was thinking a switch that kicked on at about 205 and off at around 190 F.
Thoughts?
A m I crazy?
Jeremy | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | I'm using a switch on my '56 that is wired into the electric temp gauge unit. It can be set to come on when you want it. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 235 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 235 | Where did you get your switch?
Where did you install it?
So you are using it as a temp sender to the gauge and a switch for the fan? That's pretty cool.
what temp did you set it for?
Thanks,
Jeremy | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | I got it at Speedway. I have it mounted under the dash on the steering column. This wires to the back of the gauge. Use your existing gauge and sender. I have mine set to come on at 180. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Got mine stuff for the fan from Speedway to. Good folks. I have my fan coming on at 195 for my V8 and I also have a manual switch to if needed. | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | Flexalite makes a probe that slides between the fins of the radiator, along with an adjustable controller that lets you set your on / off temps. Works great / no holes req'd in hoses or fittings. Most speed shops carry this item. | | |
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