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rad fan relay power source

Old Jul 26, 2014 | 04:45 PM
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rad fan relay power source

my 86 Camaro has the single fan set up. recently the fuseable link that powers the relay burned up. due to a failed relay, so im wondering if I can replace it with a inline fuse holder. BUT I cannot find what amperage fuse to use. anyone have any ideas?
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 06:39 PM
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Re: rad fan relay power source

DON'T use an inline fuse. Recipe for a GUARANTEED intermittent and source of future service requirements.

Use the right fusible link wire. Much better plan.

Since the fan has about #10 wire feeding it, you need about a #13 or #14 FL.
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 07:59 PM
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Re: rad fan relay power source

Originally Posted by sofakingdom
DON'T use an inline fuse. Recipe for a GUARANTEED intermittent and source of future service requirements.

Use the right fusible link wire. Much better plan.

Since the fan has about #10 wire feeding it, you need about a #13 or #14 FL.
thanks sofa. I needed that info. I couldn't get anything but blank stares around here.
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 08:20 PM
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Yeah, I used to live in TN; I'm kinda accustomed to blank stares. (not that it's unique to TN, but, I feel ya)
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 09:25 PM
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Re: rad fan relay power source

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Yeah, I used to live in TN; I'm kinda accustomed to blank stares. (not that it's unique to TN, but, I feel ya)
you would NOT believe the "duct tape an wd-40" mechanics I run into here. im the kinda guy that likes to repair things properly, if at all possible. and a lot of my customers get mad at me because I will not "jury rig" their cars. its a lot of "cant you just"........fill in the blank.
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