Re: [xj-s] Thermostat temp

[Mike Morrin <mikem@southern.co.nz>]

At 02:28 PM 7/26/98 -0400, David Johnson wrote:
> I'm trying to decide the best temperature
>to set my new electric fan's thermostat.   I'm replacing the stock setup
>(more stuff for the attic) with a 16" GM fan.  
>The stock
>switch is designed to switch when the coolant coming from the Radiator is
>over 180 degrees.   What's a good figure to shoot for?

I think that the lower radiator hose is the bes place to put the
thermostat, as it has some dependence on the amount of cooling being done
by the radiator.  Most modern cars have the fan swith there.

As a point of reference, the V12 E-type had only electric fans (no
mechanical) and it had an 82 degree Celcius thermostat (fully open at 95
degrees) and a 76 degree fan switch in the lower hose.  So if you are using
88 degree C thermostats, the 80 degrees C of your standard switch is
probably OK.

regards,

Mike

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