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tmoss · 02-27-2004, 08:15 AM

I prefer to use a thrmostatic switch that sits in the engine coolant - that one senses temperture in the radiatoir fins.

baskin · 02-27-2004, 09:05 AM

Sensing at the radiator fin is every bit as accurate. The temperature is just offset

RED92LX50 · 02-27-2004, 10:41 AM

Yes, it reads from the radiator fins - but my temp gauge is reading the engine coolant temp and I adjusted the turn-on of the fan controller based on that. I don't have a clue of the "actual" setting of the fan controller - it doesn't really matter as long as it keeps my coolant in the engine the right temp. What I like (versus the thrermostatic switch) is the adjustability - I would hate to stick in a 180 degree thermostatic switch and have it not keep my engine temp where I want it. Also, no need to tap another hole for the switch. Just my reasoning...I can certainly see doing it your way too!

02-27-2004, 08:15 AM	#21
tmoss Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 634	I prefer to use a thrmostatic switch that sits in the engine coolant - that one senses temperture in the radiatoir fins. __________________ Tom (Torque) Moss 88Gt 5spd Vert, FLowmaster Catbacks, stock cam advanced 4° @ 108.5° ICL, NMRA prepped GT40P heads 1.85/1.55 valves and 1.7 rockers, MAC P headers Jet-Hot coated, 97 Exlporer intake (ported lower), TB and injectors. 277RWHP/330RWTQ (SAE). http://www.fastlanecars.com/

02-27-2004, 10:41 AM	#23
RED92LX50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 220	Yes, it reads from the radiator fins - but my temp gauge is reading the engine coolant temp and I adjusted the turn-on of the fan controller based on that. I don't have a clue of the "actual" setting of the fan controller - it doesn't really matter as long as it keeps my coolant in the engine the right temp. What I like (versus the thrermostatic switch) is the adjustability - I would hate to stick in a 180 degree thermostatic switch and have it not keep my engine temp where I want it. Also, no need to tap another hole for the switch. Just my reasoning...I can certainly see doing it your way too! __________________ 1992 LX 5.0 Convertible Red/Blk Gears, Exhaust, bolt-ons... R.H.C. #51

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02-27-2004, 09:05 AM	#22
baskin Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 4	Sensing at the radiator fin is every bit as accurate. The temperature is just offset