Hi all,
Getting a custom alloy radiator knocked up and I want to ditch the ADC thermo fan controller's standard temp probe (the little copper thing that sits in the top hose)
I'd ideally like to replace it with something I can screw into the top tank (will have it welded in during the fab)
the current controller is great as it allows me to adjust the temp that the fan comes on at, but, its ugly and the probe wire always has me worreid about leaks etc.
So what do other people use? Ideally I think as early as possible.
what have others done or used? and what size thread would I be best to get included?
Thermo fan switches- reccomendations and sizing
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, May 21 2012 10:28 AM
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Posted 21 May 2012 - 10:28 AM
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Posted 21 May 2012 - 11:14 AM
I use a Spal fan controller on mine, works perfectly.
I use the factory LS1 engine temp sensor, but Spal has sensors as well...
And the controller itself...
I use the factory LS1 engine temp sensor, but Spal has sensors as well...
And the controller itself...
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Posted 21 May 2012 - 11:37 AM
I normally use TS135, if you have alook at tridons website for switchs i use the one that looks like that, there is about five different temp ratiings in that style of switch so it make playing alot eaiser, there is then another 5 which use a model specific plug aswell. They are a little bulky and are a two pin switch but function over form on this one. Thread size is M22x1.5
I would go through their sender range and find one that suits you M16x 1.5 is also very common.
http://www.tridon.co...35&G=483&P=2014
I would go through their sender range and find one that suits you M16x 1.5 is also very common.
http://www.tridon.co...35&G=483&P=2014
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Posted 22 May 2012 - 08:54 AM
Hows that Coupe?
The current one has the sender hard wired into it via the length of semi flexible copper? wire.
Spoke to Nathan from JAR (he is making my radiator) and he is going to supply and fit a tridon sensor for me (so I know it will fit atleast!)
The current one has the sender hard wired into it via the length of semi flexible copper? wire.
Spoke to Nathan from JAR (he is making my radiator) and he is going to supply and fit a tridon sensor for me (so I know it will fit atleast!)
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Posted 22 May 2012 - 09:18 AM
...Spoke to Nathan from JAR (he is making my radiator) and he is going to supply and fit a tridon sensor for me (so I know it will fit atleast!)
Where in the radiator is he fitting it?
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Posted 22 May 2012 - 11:59 AM
I originally asked to have it in the top tank (along the same thinking of others) however was open to what he thought was best.
In order to get a cleaner look and to hide the wiring, he has done a heap in the bottom tanks without any issues.
I think, using a lower temp switch, then it will work just as well as one in the top tank.
Hopefully with the new radiator, temps will be kept to a minimum anyway!
In order to get a cleaner look and to hide the wiring, he has done a heap in the bottom tanks without any issues.
I think, using a lower temp switch, then it will work just as well as one in the top tank.
Hopefully with the new radiator, temps will be kept to a minimum anyway!
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