[DeTomaso] Fw: Thermoswitches

[Will Demelo]

So what temp thermoswitch should be used if you're running a 180* 
thermostat?
Will
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julian Kift" <julian_kift at hotmail.com>
To: <jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com>; <matt at nwpantera.com>; "De Tomaso List" 
<detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 2:08 AM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Thermoswitches


>
> I installed a M22 to 3/8 npt adapter in the radiator that allows me to 
> basically use  any off the shelf thermostatic sensor. I actually use a 
> painless adjustable sensor, but the key is in the adapter. I only use a 
> single sensor (both fans on or off), I never did see the point in the 
> staged switching, so the other radiator boss is blanked off with an M22 
> plug.
>
>
>
> Julian
>
>> From: jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com
>> To: matt at nwpantera.com; detomaso at realbig.com
>> Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 22:59:12 -0500
>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Thermoswitches
>>
>> Matt
>>
>> I had a similar problem. My less expensive solution was to nab a sensor
>> that screwed into the extra fitting on most water pumps. I found one that
>> works at 195 degrees. Now, my fans only turn on if the coolant leaving 
>> the
>> radiator and entering the water pump is above 195.
>>
>> The sensors that thread into the water pump are more common and less
>> expensive.
>>
>> JT
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Matt" <matt at nwpantera.com>
>> To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 7:18 PM
>> Subject: [DeTomaso] Thermoswitches
>>
>>
>> > Hi gang,
>> > Pulled my rad today for a small leak repair. Noticed both my
>> > thermoswitches are 82c/77c. This translates to 180f/171f.
>> > The fans seem to come on at too low of a temp not allowing the motor to
>> > maintain proper operating temp(195-200?).
>> > I'd like to install higher degree switches. Anybody know of a good 
>> > source
>> > for these? I have a brass Pro-Performance rad purchased in 1999.
>> >
>> > Thank you folks for all your un-ending help and insight,
>> > Matt
>> > 3584
>> > Reno or bust!
>
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