taurus fan toggle switch

[Kory]

I just put the taurus alectric fan on my truck and it is running cool temperature wise but the switch is heating up like everyone was telling me. I even tried the 35 amp switch from discount auto parts. Where an what kind of relay do I use or something because there is too much power running through it and blowing out my toggle switch every to weeks. Any info would be great thanks, Kory

[Mike]

Yes use a relay. Go to the parts store and tell them what you need. They run like 3-4 bucks and will keep your switch from <TABLE STYLE="filter:glow(color=red, strength=5)">

<TR><TD><center><font color=black size=1>burning</table>. Most will come with directions, I would give you a wiring diagram of one, but I have used more then one brand, although they looked alike, they did not wire up the same.

[schitthedd]

yeah, i melted one of those plastic light up ones like that, it was cool, a relay is the way to go, what temp does it run what radiator do you have?

[MOREPOWER]

well when i did mine i went to summit racing and bought a digital guage from them, it had the sensor and relay to turn on ur fan automatically. u can set the temp for when u want it to kick in too nice, part number for it is CSI-1225, its about $79 . But its worth it no messing around with switches and stuff. but if ya just go with relay gots the diagrams for it email me

[Mike]

man $79 bucks, what are you a millionare?

[my454s10]

wish i had 79.00 for my truck http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_confused.gif

[Kory]

I have the corvette modine radiator with the taurus electric fan and 160 degree thermostat. I would recomend this to anyone cause I stay about 160 170 around town.

[Kory]

thanks for all the help guys, My question was answered thoroughly.

[MOREPOWER]

umm i talked with many mechanics, u should be running ur truck at 180 degress, no less or ur gonna be losing alot of horsepower! one of the mechanics i talked to used to build race cars so i take his advise anyday http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif

[Mike]

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[whiner3]

chevy small blocks perform the best between 180-190 degrees... just change yur thermostat and let it heat up to around there... be sure to use a failsafe though... only way to go

[MOREPOWER]

I would not go with a fail safe thermostat. They always get stuck closed, or open not a good idea.!!! Anybody from where i am do not use them!