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Fan Switch
I'm looking for a new fan switch for my carb'd 305 engine. The one I have now turns the fans on around 240* and off around 220*. I'm looking to lower the temperature and I'm wondering what temperature I should be looking for. I found one from napa that says 204*-220* but I'm wondering if I should go lower. I've been searching all over but haven't found much info.
Here is the part from napa:
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...11_03727965999
Here is the part from napa:
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...11_03727965999
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Re: Fan Switch
Picking a switch has allot to do with your thermostat setting , here's a few that you can consider = http://www.summitracing.com/parts/JET-60600/
= http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...HYP-4028&dds=1
= http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HYP-4026/
= http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...HYP-4028&dds=1
= http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HYP-4026/
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Re: Fan Switch
I just bought a hypertech switch part #4028 off eBay for 40 bucks. I also installed a 180 degree thermostat. Since it has been virtually impossible for me to loosen the stock switch, and since the car seems to run cooler with the new thermostat, I have opted to not install the new fan switch. It's new in box ....I'll sell at a loss for 25 bucks plus shipping if you're interested. (part #4028 turns fan on at 200 degrees and off at 185). Let me know.
I also have a 1984 L69 305...all original stock.
I also have a 1984 L69 305...all original stock.
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Re: Fan Switch
I've used different head "switches" only to have them die within a month. Check the reviews on some of those switches. It's usually 50/50. Half think they're wonderful, half have them die right away. Unless you're keeping your car completely factory, I'd look into the adjustable fan kits.
I ended up buying a Derale fan kit. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DER-16759/ It's adjustable and probes the radiator. Seems to work great so far. I can't tell you how it is in the long run though since I haven't put too many miles on it. More than any head switch I've used though.
I ended up buying a Derale fan kit. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DER-16759/ It's adjustable and probes the radiator. Seems to work great so far. I can't tell you how it is in the long run though since I haven't put too many miles on it. More than any head switch I've used though.
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Re: Fan Switch
Here is a list of common fan switch part numbers
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/cool...tched-pns.html
SW555
SW505
SW500
SW502
Are common numbers
I use SW555 and it comes on at 210 and off around 205 it was 10 bucks at autozone.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/cool...tched-pns.html
SW555
SW505
SW500
SW502
Are common numbers
I use SW555 and it comes on at 210 and off around 205 it was 10 bucks at autozone.
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Re: Fan Switch
Thanks for all the replies guys! I sent drjewalton a PM about that fan switch. I think 185-200 is a better temp range then the one I was looking at right? Would this paired with a 180* thermostat work well or should I go for a lower stat?
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Re: Fan Switch
Problem: Replaced Fan switch & plug at cylinder head and checked fan (runs with power to it). However; the fan will not come on when the temp hits 220 or higher. Any suggestions like a fuse location or and other ideas??
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How are you measuring temp?
Also did you try grounding the pigtail on the switch to make sure it turned on the fan?
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Tanks for the help.
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As a side question are you using the factory gauge? My factory temp gauge is really inaccurate it reads about 20-30 degrees over temp.
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Quick as in less than one hour. New one coming on Monday and it better work.
Using a heat gun for actual temp. But my Factory Temp gage is spot on and dose not give a high reading.
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I have had some DOA others last 1 month and other last 5 years. On my Honda Magna I put a new on in and it lasted 13 days went back to the stock 28 year old switch and it is still good 2 years later. i just replaced it because it was cheap and I thought it would be more reliable.
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New switch installed but did not turn fan on. However; after driving the car with the A/ on the temp stayed at 220 Deg for hour of stop and go trrafic. This was a vast imporvrmrnt. Checked the fan and its was running, now the question. Why did the fan not operate at Idle and temp above 220 in the shop??
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Re: Fan Switch
New switch installed but did not turn fan on. However; after driving the car with the A/ on the temp stayed at 220 Deg for hour of stop and go trrafic. This was a vast imporvrmrnt. Checked the fan and its was running, now the question. Why did the fan not operate at Idle and temp above 220 in the shop??
If you grounded the connector for the coolant fan switch and the fan turned on then you know the fan and relay are working properly. Therefore the problem has to be in the last part of the circuit. The way the switch works is that when it hits its turn on temperature it makes contact with its outer jacket (which includes the threads that it screws in with), which is connected to the head through the threads, which is connected to the engine block which is connected to the battery ground. So that leaves 4 possible problems.
1. Bad switch - I doubt it because you tried 2 different switches
2. Poor connection between the switch and the connector - if you are using the same connector as me, which is the oval plastic one with a single center pin, this would be suspect. Mine seems to fit way to loosely for my comfort. You could test this by disconnecting the connector and running a wire from the pin on the connector to the pin on the switch. Run the car til it reaches the run on temp. If it turns the fan on then that connection is bad.
3. Poor connection between head and switch - make sure there is not too much teflon tape on the switch or it won't connect (ground) to the head.
4. Poor connection between block and battery negative - follow the cable coming from the negative battery post to the block. Make sure they are tight. If you have a multimeter, you can run a continuity test between the block and the battery negative post pretty easily.
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Re: Fan Switch
I just decided to pick up one of these,and am glad I did. It works great for my application.
I like having the ability to easily set the switch to a lower/higher temperature if I want.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...uestid=4665868
I like having the ability to easily set the switch to a lower/higher temperature if I want.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...uestid=4665868
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Here is another option, little pricey, but you can set it on the fly.
http://www.zirgo.com/catalog/Tempera...ature-Switches
http://www.zirgo.com/catalog/Tempera...ature-Switches
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Re: Fan Switch
this is what i and several people have used for years.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLX-31165/
starts fans or fan off at 60% and then will raise it only if needed.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLX-31165/
starts fans or fan off at 60% and then will raise it only if needed.
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Re: Fan Switch
i would suggest one thats the same as the thermostat for better cooliing . i have mine set at 195 ( factory) and 165 in the summertime.
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Re: Fan Switch
Here is a list of common fan switch part numbers
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/cool...tched-pns.html
SW555
SW505
SW500
SW502
Are common numbers
I use SW555 and it comes on at 210 and off around 205 it was 10 bucks at autozone.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/cool...tched-pns.html
SW555
SW505
SW500
SW502
Are common numbers
I use SW555 and it comes on at 210 and off around 205 it was 10 bucks at autozone.
Just ordered the FS110 from NAPA. Here's their current selection:
FS110 On 224-236°F Off 212°F
FS111 On 240-252°F
FS112 On 213-229°F
FS113 On 204-220°F
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