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Forum: Cooling
04-18-2024, 05:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 360
Posted By tower11

Re: Cooling Q…not sure of problem

Update on cooling issue…

I purchased an infrared thermometer and took readings on the thermostat housing. The cooling fan did engage at 235-238 degrees and disengaged at 220 degrees. The...
Forum: Cooling
04-17-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 360
Posted By tower11

Re: Cooling Q…not sure of problem

That has been discussed earlier. My A/C guy is coming over later to do a checkup on house A/C and I’m going to check coolant temp with his equipment. I anxious to see the results…
Forum: Cooling
04-17-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 360
Posted By tower11

Re: Cooling Q…not sure of problem

I’ll keep that in mind when I run up the temp later today. I number I gave was off other post. Thanks for the info…
Forum: Cooling
04-16-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 360
Posted By tower11

Re: Cooling Q…not sure of problem

Thanks for the info…
I’m going to run the temp up tomorrow afternoon and check with infrared thermo. The Duralast 505 I just installed is rated on at 213. I believe that what everyone is saying...
Forum: Cooling
04-15-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 360
Posted By tower11

Re: Cooling Q…not sure of problem

I will be comparing actual temp to gauge temp soon. But I have idled that car in the garage a long time trying to get it hot enough to engage the fan through the switch. Hopefully find something out...
Forum: Cooling
04-15-2024, 09:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 360
Posted By tower11

Re: Cooling Q…not sure of problem

OK…I will check it with an infrared within a couple of days. I have driven this car for the last couple of weeks trying to get the cooling fan to auto engage using the fan switch…hard to believe I...
Forum: Cooling
04-15-2024, 07:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 360
Posted By tower11

Re: Cooling Q…not sure of problem

2 bad switches? Doesn’t seem right. I just didn’t know if I was missing anything in the way it’s wired. Guess I’ll try another switch but I have my doubts. Maybe buy a “cooler switch” that I can...
Forum: Cooling
04-15-2024, 05:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 360
Posted By tower11

Cooling Q…not sure of problem

86 Camaro 305. Computer removed by previous owner. Cooling fan will not activate on its own when engine gets hot. I can’t say I have verified to temp of engine but it’s has been pegged in the...
Forum: Cooling
03-11-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 208
Posted By tower11

Re: Temp sensor wiring q

Sofakingdom…thanks for clearing up a few questions I had. The wiring diagram makes more sense to me now.
The wiring diagram (for 86 5.0) shows a dark green wire coming off the temp sensor/fan...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-11-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 228
Posted By tower11

Re: 86 IROC 10 bolt?

Just noticed….
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-11-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 228
Posted By tower11

Re: 86 IROC 10 bolt?

I had some people tell me it had to be a 9 bolt if it was an IROC. Just wanted another opinion. It all looked factory to me!
Forum: Cooling
03-10-2024, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 208
Posted By tower11

Re: Temp sensor wiring q

Guess I’ll have to back and trace that blue wire. I was sure it originated between 6 and 8.
I guess I’m confused about fan relay since there is 5 wires going into it. Green, Red/black stripe, Red...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-10-2024, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 228
Posted By tower11

86 IROC 10 bolt?

RPO codes include J65, GU5, and G80. 5.0 LG4. 5 speed. 86k for mileage. Casting # on diff is 22522878. Built 2/87. No G92.
Is it possible that this car came from the factory with rear disk...
Forum: Cooling
03-10-2024, 05:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 208
Posted By tower11

Temp sensor wiring q

86 Camaro 305. Computer delete. Single fan. I have a blue wire coming from coolant temp sensor on the right side of the engine that has been cut. Radiator cooling fan turns on when switched to A/C...
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