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Re: tr6 electric fan conversion

To: Peter Zaborski <peterz@merak.com>
Subject: Re: tr6 electric fan conversion
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 18:31:44 -0700
Cc: autoX-Trumph List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
References: <A0D22CCED8C3EB4B8ED04D3364374BC91378DF@Mail-Cal.nam.slb.com >
Peter Zaborski wrote:

> A couple of things about this...
> 
> 1. I'm actually using a light bulb, not an LED. In fact the light bulb which
> used to warn me about my seat belts. I just replaced the SEAT BELTS label
> with one which says FAN. (Drivers of the later TR6s will know what I mean, I
> think other Triumphs of the time have the same type of warning lamps.). So I
> get the glowing regardless of which way the fan is spinnin'... :-)
> 
> 2. What is a good way of eliminating the glowing of the light, if I wish to
> still retain the indicator function? Apparently (Randall mentioned this) the
> diode might reduce the voltage to the fan thus reducing its cooling power.
> If it is the diode, where do I place it in the wiring schematic? If not,
> what are some other suggestions? I wonder if the solution will appear in Dan
> Masters' book rev. 2?
> 
> Peter Zaborski  CF58310UO


On Tiny Tim, I am also using a light bulb in the middle of the dash to indicate 
fan function.  I tried it a number of different ways but ended up
putting it in series with the switch, fuse and fans.  The indicator comes on 
when the fans are turning and glow brightly when the switch is on.  I
have on occasion forgotten to turn the fans on after the engine warms up and so 
the bright green light is something I look for before taking off.

Joe

P.S. I think I also need a light to tell if I have remembered to turn on the 
fuel pump.  I forgot that once and discovered it doesn't run too well
without it!!  :)

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