Is there a reason not to just wire it to the ignition? I mean, you have a
thermostate, right? So just run it whenever the engine is running. KISS
principle. '
Geoff Branch
Nothin' Runnin' so I shouldn't even be talkin'
----- Original Message -----
From "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at Exit109.com>
To: "spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 8:16 PM
Subject: New radiator, need fan help
> I found the perfect replacement radiator for my sprite.
> It is out of a Geo Metro, it is just about the same size as what was
> original and fits in with minor mounting modifications.
> it also has an electric fan.
>
> So what do I need to make it come on and off all by itself?
> some sort of thermosat comtrolled switch I assume, but what and where,
> and how do I do this?
>
> Right now it's wired to a toggle switch on the dash.
> this rad cools the Speedwell nosed Sprite very nicely.
> I heated it up to 212* and flipped on the fan and watched as it colled
> it down to 175* with the engine reving at 5000 rpms.
> Worked the same at an idle, and if the fan is always on, it never goes
> above 165*. I have a 160 stat in it.
> This rad even uses the original hoses but I had to use a later Spridget
> t/stat cover, the one that points left.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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