Need Info on dule coolign fan wiring, have a charging problem

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Nov 29, 2000 | 07:29 PM

Stell1579

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Need Info on dule coolign fan wiring, have a charging problem

i know, bad speller....

i have the 2 fans one switched by the computer, the other the ac, and sensor on th eblock howmany amps does each fan pull? i have a big drain on my charging system but only when the fans are on. i havenot tested to see howmany amps each are pulling yet but will prolly tomorro. howmany amps is normal range? if i am pulling to mutch is could that have killed a batery to the point where it would start the car no problem, but blewup on a batery tester, and killed 4 altinators in the process?
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-Stell

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Dec 1, 2000 | 05:12 PM

Stell1579

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Anyone Know this?

Dec 1, 2000 | 06:28 PM

Tim Burgess

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Car: '92 Z28; Dk Teal; Her Pkg

Engine: 305

Transmission: Richmond 6 Spd

Axle/Gears: Moser 9", Detroit Locker, 3.70

Each fan motor draws around 8 amperes at nominal system voltage. Also, someone had measured the inrush transient current peak to be approximately 21 amperes, when the ran is spinning up.

Tim