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: What temp for fan to turn on?


Jack_K
09-27-2011, 12:36 PM
If I put an electric fan on my '80 w/305 V8, what temperature should I have the fan turn on?

MTPOCKITS
09-27-2011, 01:02 PM
160 stat 180 turnon

Bryan59EC
09-27-2011, 05:13 PM
too cold
Fan has no reason to ever come on before 200
I have them set in my 59 to come on at 225

This might be a bit too warm for earlier engines, but even back in the 60s they were not "HOT" until 243-----when the light came on

The warmer the engine---the better the oil works and all condensation will evaporate from the crankcase

65ELCMO
09-27-2011, 07:05 PM
on at 220 off at 190:nanawrench:
with a 180 thermostat