Installed a E-fan. looking for better ways to control it.

[twitchee2]

I just installed a fan out of the thunderbird about 3 weeks ago. I think ive finally got it dialed in. But i got to thinking. Is there a way to use the output of a stock temp sensor to control the fan rather then the temp prob. Im looking for something more reliable that and less sensitive to ambient temps. Im sure there is a way just wondering if anyone else thought about this.

 

[twitchee2]

anyone?

 

[Ron Helmuth]

RitzyRunner may know

over on Yota Tech -I think he is a newer member over here. He has electric Ford fan I do believe.

Don't see why that would not work-it's just an electrical signal that kicks on at a predetermined temperature as I think I understand it. Or just go manual control as domstriker is doing.

Good luck with this and welcome more details pics or link to same.

 

[twitchee2]

So i think i figured this out and it will be installed this weekend i hope. I bought this controller
Derale 16749 Derale Electric Fan Accessories
and then made my own rad hose adapter because couldn't find the right diameter adapter with a 3/8ntp

Heres are the pics of it, sorry crappy cell pics. hopefully it gets the job done.

 

[twitchee2]

Just an update on this. its working fantastic, ambient temp does not really play a roll with this one. have no had to worry about the fan coming on and it turns off quickly as well.

 

[bike]

Any pics of the install? Might be a good project come next spring with a couple of the "creek" crossings we find.