[DeTomaso] Radiator Fan Relays

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/13/11 12 19 50, ddbt10 at msn.com writes:


> The radiator fan power through the original wiring goes through the 
> ignition switch. Thus if you have a high radiator fan load, you could melt the 
> ignition switch. The relay diverts radiator fan power so it comes directly 
> from the fuse box or where ever you have it hooked up to. The ignition 
> switich circuit is used to activate the relay coil. So I would recommend the 
> mod.
> 

...and years ago a guy in the San Diego club demonstrated that the fans 
actually spin noticably faster when they are receiving 'pure' power from a 
direct source with decent-gauge wires, another good reason to move the fan power 
circuit off the ignition switch.

Mike