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Posted: January 25 2008 04:07 PM
 
jimmy baker (aka srodder39) [ View ] [ jbaker4664@aol.com ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
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Anyone have a part number for the thermal fan switch (temperature sensor) that screws into the head and controls an electric fan. I would like the fan on at 195 and off at 180. Local auto parts carry this switch and I had the part number but have misplaced it.
 
 
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Posted by BigAlBre  -  01/25/2008 10:37 PM
I'm sure the parts house can tell you which one...
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Posted by srodder39  -  01/26/2008 10:00 AM
I made it to three parts houses yesterday with little sucess. First question was what does it fit, and then my explanation its a street rod with a motor and body from different cars. Then the computer keys start clicking and I am still talking. Can I just see your catalog of cooling temp sensors. Then you hear shouts to the other counter help anybody know where the sensor catalog is. All eyes then turn on me with this evil grin and in a low tone I here 'Dude needs a catalog'. Last stop again at one of the chain stores a more experienced teen actually knew there were catalogs to look up parts. He also knew of a Hayden kit 3647 that was adjustable and only $34. After going thru the catalog I found lots of Thermal Fan Switches some that may work. I may just go with the Hayden or call the rod shop and spend the $70 for that secret switch and the $5 relay that nobody else has.
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Posted by 27ratrod  -  01/27/2008 12:41 AM
If you put the sensor in the head, remember the temperature will be 10-12 degrees hotter than in the intake manifold. The 195/180 sensor may not shut off. I have the same temperature setting installed in the Intake manifold and it works great. for the heads,you may want a sensor with a higher setting.
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Posted by srodder39  -  02/10/2008 09:32 AM
I found a temperature switch that turns the fan on at 200 and off at 185. The switch has the mushroom head similiar to a knock sensor 3/8 pipe thread. Mid America Motor Works has it for $15.00 800-500-1500.
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Posted by larrys405  -  02/10/2008 10:15 AM
you may want to put a adjustable thermostat on it that has a probe into the radiator painless wireing has these part number is ppp 30104 larry.
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Posted by srodder39  -  02/10/2008 11:52 AM
The Painless kit is similiar to the Hayden adjustable only $60 more does basically same thing.
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Posted by DavyJ  -  02/10/2008 08:27 PM
jc Whitney, on sale $19.99 next day delivery. adjustable fan control. its the type that slips into the fins on the radiator. The non-adjustable switch is even cheaper.
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Posted by fitzwell   -  02/11/2008 10:52 AM
Painless 30102 is 200 on 185 off. You can get the therrmal fan switches at your Local Napa....Look in the illustrated buyers guide, should give you thread dimentions & tempreature ratings.
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