[DeTomaso] cooling fan blowing fuse
MikeLDrew at aol.com
MikeLDrew at aol.com
Tue Nov 2 22:53:51 EDT 2010
In a message dated 11/2/10 1:56:05 PM, mazdastuff at yahoo.com writes:
> Thanks for verifying that. I have learned to remove the passenger side
> seat.
> Makes it easier to get up there.
>
> I have acquired a clamp on ammeter from sears. when I apply power to
> either
> motor the amp readings start at 17 and go down to 10. So now I ask...is
> that
> normal?
> Keeping in mind that I have aftermarket high volume fans.
>
Yes, the initial turn-on is where the fans have the highest loads. One of
the really nice things that Jon Haas (Pantera Electronics) makes is a
slow-mo fan controller. Instead of just an ON-OFF thing, it is a variable
resistor that slowly energizes the fans and spins them at variable speeds
depending on the water temperature. It would almost assuredly solve your
problem...but a bigger fuse would do the trick too. 25 amp fuses aren't available
anymore I don't think; most people run a 30-amp fuse there instead.
Mike
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