[DeTomaso] ELECTRICAL QUESTION / Dick Ruzzin

[Thomas Tornblom]

Dickruzzindesign at aol.com skrev:
> I have an electrical question for those who understand how electricity works.
> 
> On the highway my two 25 amp radiator fans turn so fast that the little amber 
> light that says they are working glows at about 50%.

I assume they spin from the wind, and that the thermoswitches/relays are 
not engaged. The voltage produced by the fans is then isolated from the 
electrical system of the car, it is only used to illuminate the bulb.

> 
> Lately my ammeter has shown an eratic movement, from totally dead at times to 
> acting normal.
> 
> My question is, does that current from the radiator fans go into the battery 
> somehow, or could it have a destructive effect on my alternator? 

No and no.

> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
> 
> All the best,
> 
> Dick Ruzzin________________________dickruzzinDESIGN at aol.com
> 920 Whittier Rd.
> Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
> Home: 313-824-0539 / Cell: 313-300-9554
> 

Cheers,
Thomas