[DeTomaso] Fw: Thermoswitches

[Julian Kift]

Personally I'd shoot for a 200 on/185 off, others may disagree. I think a lot of thermostatic switches like those down in the 160's are way too low, just creating a full time on fan.

 

Julian

 
> From: wdemelo at cogeco.ca
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 07:49:59 -0400
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Fw: Thermoswitches
> 
> 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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