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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 11:58 am 
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hey iv got thermo fans but there not hooked up dose any one no wat i need

 

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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 12:14 pm 
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Phew - that was brief. Lol

Well, depends on what else you got. You have an EB?

If so - chances are that your ECU isnt up to the task of controlling the thermo fans you may have got from an EF or an EL...

Never fear.

You need some sort of switch which reacts to the coolant temperature. These are easy to find and you just need to rig up a relay for it all...

What kinda thermos?

 

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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 12:19 pm 
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the thermos are of a EL the single seed 1 i was going to get a auto place to do it but if its easy i will do it??

 

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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 12:20 pm 
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yer its a EB

 

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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 12:36 pm 
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EL...

Have you seen this:

http://www.fordmods.com/forums/documents.php?doc=54

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Gives you an idea on how they need to be hooked up.

I'd prob look at running one fan whenever the engine is started and then have the other fan come on with a thermo switch... something along those lines..

If you're OK with basic electronics (if you know how to rig up a relay) you should be able to do yourself.

 

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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 12:46 pm 
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cool thanks umm all sound a bit confusing maby i will get some 1 else to do it

 

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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 4:09 pm 
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Are you running AU BEM & AU ECU?
If so you maybe able to wire in the fans if not craig davies thermo switch & the other bits have a look at the DOCO

 

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Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 8:09 pm 
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You need a davies criag thermo switch and two relays( preferably the ones with the in built 30amp fuse) one to switch one fan to cool radiator and the other relay to switch second fan with Air Con. This would take care of most situatins. However if you operate the car in adverse conditions suggest you get a third ralay to switch two fans on to cool radiator.

Remember you need one 30amp relay per fan. If you use one relay for two fans you will blow fuses.

The fans draw 15 amp each when running, however at switch on the current can surge to 30amp.
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 8:18 pm 
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cool thanks do u no haw much that stuff cost

 

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Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 8:26 pm 
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Thermo switch $50, relay $16 ea (need two or three depending on how you want the fans to work) Add anothe $20 for wire and connectors.

Good Luck.

Im still trying to get the fan clutch off ???????????????
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 8:29 pm 
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yer i went to a mates and he had the special too to remove the big bolt or u could try bush mechanics u a a hammer and a chisel

 

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wat car do u have???

 

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Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 8:49 pm 
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91 EB Fairmont Ghia 5.0L.

Just been resprayed stark white, front leather seats retrimed. Lowered pedders etc.

Its my work car. I travel around country NSW, with occasional trips into VIC and QLD. I love driving it, handles great and very comfortable.

My son was going to inherit the car, however P platers can't drive V8s anymore, so he is going to get my AU Fairmont i6.
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 9:02 pm 
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im still aloud to drive a V8

 

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Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 9:40 pm 
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Don't tell my son that. He'll want to become a mexican!! hehehe
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