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Fan Controller

Yahoo Message Number: 101818
Need any opinions on relocating the electronic half of the Fan Controller to air input side of the radiator. The upper Temp spec on the electronics is 222 Deg F.
When looking at the present mounting ( on the radiator shroud, 7 inches away from the exhaust pipe and on top of the speed control hydraulic valve ) It would seem to me that Temp of the electronics could pushing the upper temp spec  or more, and therefore resulting failure.
I have also notice that failure rate reported seems  to be much higher  in hot weather .

What do you think
Marv Swenson

Intrigue 2001 #11314

Re: Fan Controller

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 101820
Marv,

I think that's a great idea. Mine just started to act up and it's the original. I was thinking that the location is limited unless you want to replace the hydraulic lines. My thought was to not reinstall on the fan shroud but to suspend it somehow as far from the radiator as possible. This would also reduce vibrations to the controller. My Cummins doesn't have any exhaust in the area but I'll bet it still gets plenty hot with the cooling air being sucked in.

Barney

07 Inspire 52059

Re: Fan Controller

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 101851
I cut a hole in the shroud to get access to the screws. saved the piece I cutout in case I needed to screw it back in.

Re: Fan Controller

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 101852
I am only relocating the electronics half to air input side of the radiator. This leaves the hydraulic valve in its original place.

Mar Into 11324