Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Beck TD, Part 87 - The Fan Temp Sensor

A couple of months ago, Part 85 of this blog told the long and convoluted story of installing a new, custom radiator in Beck TD from a manufacturer in China. I'm happy to say that I'm really pleased with the performance of that new radiator! Even on recent hot afternoons (temps around 88 F), on the road the car ran at 160 degrees, which is the temperature at which the thermostat opens. Basically, it runs as cool as possible, even in hot weather.

But, as always, there was one more thing to figure out - the best location for the sensor that controls the cooling fan for that radiator. I've just completed the third try, and I think it's the one that will remain. Here's the story of the wandering home for that sensor...