Fan switch depth
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Fan switch depth
Hey all -
Last year I replaced my fan switch. Came on, fried the relay. After replacing it, the temp it came on was redline which i didn't like. So i just swapped in a lower temp delco switch, however i can't get it in all the way. Is this normal / ok? I can put the tip of my thumb between the switch and the block. No coolant is coming out. It came pre-wrapped with teflon tape, and it was starting to come out/off in the gap. I don't wanna force it - not sure if leaving it is ok and will result in normal fan operation or if I should try and pull it back out and replace it again.
Thanks in advance.
Last year I replaced my fan switch. Came on, fried the relay. After replacing it, the temp it came on was redline which i didn't like. So i just swapped in a lower temp delco switch, however i can't get it in all the way. Is this normal / ok? I can put the tip of my thumb between the switch and the block. No coolant is coming out. It came pre-wrapped with teflon tape, and it was starting to come out/off in the gap. I don't wanna force it - not sure if leaving it is ok and will result in normal fan operation or if I should try and pull it back out and replace it again.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Fan switch depth
Check the bulb on the end of the switch that protrudes into the head.Some have a large bulb and some have a small one even though they are the same temp turn on point.If you have a large one it is probably hitting on the inside of the head preventing it from going all the way in because of rust build up.
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Re: Fan switch depth
Check the bulb on the end of the switch that protrudes into the head.Some have a large bulb and some have a small one even though they are the same temp turn on point.If you have a large one it is probably hitting on the inside of the head preventing it from going all the way in because of rust build up.
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