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Old 09-13-2014, 11:29 PM
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i was wondering how do i change the temp my fans come on, i think they come on at 230 and i want them to come on at 200.
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Originally Posted by Gritz-n-Gravy
i was wondering how do i change the temp my fans come on, i think they come on at 230 and i want them to come on at 200.
Fan temp switch from auto parts store or hawks, etc..

There are a couple threads that list part numbers for specific temp switches.
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Re: radiator fans

I have a Jet Fan switch p/n 60600 (New $20.00) on 195 deg & 185 deg off for 3rd gen dual fan set up. Send p/m if interested
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Your fan should be controlled by the ecm which grounds out the relay. You can simply add a switch or install an aftermarket fan controller. It might be better to have someone burn a new chip with some other modifications to it also.
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An 87 TA could have either the LG4 or the TPI motor. LG4 would have been controlled by fan switch in the pass head.
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Re: radiator fans

Originally Posted by naf
An 87 TA could have either the LG4 or the TPI motor. LG4 would have been controlled by fan switch in the pass head.
i have the tpi motor
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Re: radiator fans

The thermostat temperature should also be changed when lowering the fan "on" temperature.

I use a 190* fan "on" switch with a 180* thermostat and they work very well together.
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Re: radiator fans

and you can still control the fan 'on' temp with a switch in the cylinder head. just have to remove the plug that's there and screw it in. with the appropriate switch, of course.
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Re: radiator fans

Originally Posted by willexoIX
Fan temp switch from auto parts store or hawks, etc..

There are a couple threads that list part numbers for specific temp switches.
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