RE: [DML] Re: Otterstat cross reference?

[<rob@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Tom,

An indicated 220 fan engagement is correct for the DeLorean since day one.
Because most people seem to think lower is better (it isn't) it's becoming
increasingly difficult to find senders that come on at the correct
temperature. That's a shame because the lower temp senders increase the
strain on your cooling fans, alternator, and associated wiring, circuit
breaker etc. The actual temperature they come on is about 208 (if you use a
digital pyrometer like I do) but the optimistic gauge will read 220 at that
temp. So the engine really isn't as hot as you thought. 

Rob Grady

-----Original Message-----
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Tom
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 4:20 PM
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Subject: Re: [DML] Re: Otterstat cross reference?

Hello

Thank you all for all the replies I received. I found a switch at a local 
auto parts store for $10. It is the correct one, there is no tax on top of 
that and no shipping. Again, thank you.

Robert, the 220 degrees might be ok, but the problem is that the temperature

at which the fans come on is getting higher and higher. That means that soon

the fans will come on when it's too late. Besides I like my engine to run a 
bit cooler and closer to the thermostat temps. 220 is still ok but it is 
higher that it should be and higher than I like it to be. I will install the

new switch tomorrow so it should be back to normal again.

Thanks all

Tom Niemczewski
jamesik@xxxxx
VIN 6149 (in Poland!)
Save the dream so you can live the dream...

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "therealdmcvegas" <dmcvegas@xxxxxxx>


> 220 degrees is actually a safe operating temperature for a car.
> As long as the fans come on at 220, and the car rapidly cools down,
> and the fans turn off, you've got absolutely nothing to worry about.
>
> -Robert
> vin 6585 "X"





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