What thermo switch?

[beecrazy]

I am going to control my Taurus fan with relays now, and would like to know what is the better brand of thermo switches out there? I think I like the cleanliness look of a switch that screws into near the thermostat versus the radiator probe (was thinking 185/170* ?). Although an adjustable one does have its benifits.

Let me know what you guys are running and how you like it.

Thanks!

[67 455 Bird ragtop]

My plan is to have a bung welded into the inlet tank and attach my temp sensor for the fan controller there.

[CarlC]

You need to choose what thermostat temperature you are going to use, then choose a fan switch accordingly.

For example, if you have a 180* thermostat, a 195*/185* would likely be a good choice. Something with a 185*/175* would not allow the fans to turn off once they turn on.

NAPA will have catalogs with various switches, on/off temps, thread sizes, etc.

[beecrazy]

Thanks CarlC

I know I need to determine thermostat/switch temp, but what I was looking for was what brand of switches others were using and if there were better/worse ones out there.

Didn't want to purchase something and find out it is a piece of poo, nor get ripped off!!

Thanks for the replies!!!

Don

[CarlC]

An OE replacement available from NAPA would work fine. They are very simple devices. I've run many and have never had a problem.

[beecrazy]

CarlC

Sounds like an excellent idea!!! I will head to NAPA and see what they have, I'd much rather purchase a part that I can easily replace and not some goofy thing that I would have to order if I am out of town if something goes wrong.

Plus OE parts seem to last longer than some non-stock style stuff.

Thanks again!!!

[terryr]

In the 1980s european cars like Audi and Saab used this type of sensor. It's metric of course. I tore the fitting out of a junkyard wreck and soldered it into the rad.



I've been using it for years.