Electric Engine Fan Thermostat

[Deleted User]

Down here in So Calif, and just had an electric engine fan installed, along with A/C, in my '54 Hornet. The thermostat that is supposed to turn the fan on & off automatically doesn't come on until the temp is up around 195. It was installed in the block drain-hole down by the starter. I like to keep the temp 170-180, and usually this is no problem. The car runs cool without the fan, until we get into traffic, then I switch it on with a manual-override switch, and the temp stays below 200....Would like to have it work automatically. Any suggestions ?

MikeWA

I have one that I haven't installed yet, and I think the kick-in temperature is adjustable. If you don't have a similar feature, you're probably out of luck. Unless you can get the fixed-temp units with different temperature settings, like thermostats.

[Deleted User]

Thanks. Ron Francis offers a unit that comes on at 180 and goes off at 170, but they want
$80 for it. They say the unit needs to be located in the head......Guess I can try to find out more from the installer....

DocHornet

There are many such switches which are adjustable for the temperature of your choice. Just look on Summit, Jegs, or any number of other sites.

[Deleted User]

rbennett47 - I installed a electric fan control in in a Hornet a while back. The senser was put in the upper rad. hose and the temp. was adjustable. It was relative inexpensive ($20 to $30 I think). I think I got it from AutoZone. Herm

[Deleted User]

Thanks very much guys....I'll get out there and look around.