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Ideal engine operating temperature #1050361 08/27/12 01:21 AM
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Posts: 167
BAZINGA Offline OP
Wheeler
I have installed an electric fan system with an adjustable temperature control. The cut in/out is set by warming the engine up, turn it clockwise, turn it anticlockwise, etc etc. This is a little to hit and miss for my liking.

The specifications for the thermostat from kiatechinfo:
Initial Main 87-89 degrees Celsius
Temperature Sub: 83-87 degrees Celsius
Full Open: 100 degrees Celsius

What would be the ideal temperature for the fan to cut in at and the lower temperature for the fan to cut out?
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99 Auto Sportage. Wildcat Extractors, Lukey Turbo Muffler, Warn manual hubs, K&N Air filter, Tyres 30/9.5/15, Ironman 40mm springs, KYB front struts & rear shocks, GME TX3220 UHF radio, dual battery system. Twin 10" electric fans. Next Job: Body lift
Re: Ideal engine operating temperature [Re: BAZINGA] #1050362 08/28/12 12:30 AM
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Posts: 235
DRX350 Offline
Wheeler
According to my temp gauge, it seems to like to run around 205-210.I have my fan come on at around 215-220 and it shuts off at ~200...

No, these aren't ultra accurate, but you get the idea. Sorry, I don't know the equivalent in C...


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1996 Dodge 1500 single cab / short bed, 5.9 4x4; 2" lift (springs not blocks), C.A.I and more mods to come.
Re: Ideal engine operating temperature [Re: DRX350] #1050363 08/28/12 05:53 AM
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Peabody Offline
Mudrunner
200 F = 93.3 C
205 F = 96.1 C
210 F = 98.8 C
215 F = 101.6 C

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1997 Sportage 4x4, auto-trans, Warn manual hubs, 4" UPYOURKIA front lift, TJ 106AA rear springs, 2-5/8" body lift, 31x10.50 treads, SmittyBilt SRC front and XRC rear bumper, swing-out tire mount, OBX LSD front diff, Track Finder rear locker, 5.38 R&Ps and... really crappy gas mileage! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />
Re: Ideal engine operating temperature [Re: Peabody] #1050364 08/28/12 09:23 AM
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 167
BAZINGA Offline OP
Wheeler
Great!
Thanks for this.
I plugged in the computer and monitored the temperature.
My thermostat switch temperature range is 40 to 100 degrees Celsius.
Mind you, when the temperature got to 102 degrees Celsius, I did adjust the thermostat down a little so the fans would cut in at that temperature.

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99 Auto Sportage. Wildcat Extractors, Lukey Turbo Muffler, Warn manual hubs, K&N Air filter, Tyres 30/9.5/15, Ironman 40mm springs, KYB front struts & rear shocks, GME TX3220 UHF radio, dual battery system. Twin 10" electric fans. Next Job: Body lift

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