[TR] relays -to use or not to use

[Gary O'Hagan]

On Jan 31, 2010, at 6:58 PM, Gary O'Hagan wrote:

> Michael et List,
>
> Thanks for a lot of good information, most of which makes sense to me.
> I think I'm going to keep it simple and just start out with a wiring  
> kit
> for the cooling fan.  The JEGS kit http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS/JEGS-Electric-Fan-Wiring-Harness-Kits/758607/10002/-1
> looks foolproof and I already have a temp
> probe.  The down side for me  is where to put the probe.  Do I  put  
> it and the wire into the lower
> radiator connecting hose at the connecting pipe or will that leak?
> The other option which I'm leaning toward is the derale kit http://www.jegs.com/i/Derale/259/16759/10002/-1?CT=999
> as recommended by Randall.
> It has a fin probe which keeps it simple.  But what do I do with the  
> A/C connector?
> Can I just put a kill switch there?
> As always, I appreciate the help.
>
> Gary O
> On Jan 31, 2010, at 2:00 AM, Michael Porter wrote:
>> ground terminal of the relay coil and ground.
>>
>> With a little imagination, you could probably work out a system for  
>> the electric fan so that the fan runs with the ignition off until  
>> the fan thermostat cuts out, but won't run with the ignition switch  
>> off if the manual override switch is on (that might take two  
>> relays, though).
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheers.
>>
>>
>>
>> -- 
>>
>>
>> Michael Porter
>> Roswell, NM
>>
>>
>> Never let anyone drive you crazy when you know it's within walking  
>> distance....