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knomadd · 09-06-2018, 03:56 PM

I just realized I never posted how I fixed the fans... I wound up pulling the Entropy fan controller and replaced the entire wired system with a Dakota Digital fan controller, new relays, fuses and wiring. The controller is daisy chained off the other DD modules so it will pull data from the OBD-II module for temp and speed. It can be programmed to shut the fans off at and above a set speed (60 MPH in my case). It also uses standard plug in relays instead of the soldered to a circuit board type relay that Entropy uses. I like that better for side of the road fixes, in case a relay gives out on me. I'm also running larger 40A fuses because the relays can handle it. The 30s that were in it before both blew, which is why the fans weren't working and the engine got hot. It just didn't let me know until I was in traffic, when the fans are necessary.

Sorry, no pictures.

09-06-2018, 03:56 PM	#1039
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10 I just realized I never posted how I fixed the fans... I wound up pulling the Entropy fan controller and replaced the entire wired system with a Dakota Digital fan controller, new relays, fuses and wiring. The controller is daisy chained off the other DD modules so it will pull data from the OBD-II module for temp and speed. It can be programmed to shut the fans off at and above a set speed (60 MPH in my case). It also uses standard plug in relays instead of the soldered to a circuit board type relay that Entropy uses. I like that better for side of the road fixes, in case a relay gives out on me. I'm also running larger 40A fuses because the relays can handle it. The 30s that were in it before both blew, which is why the fans weren't working and the engine got hot. It just didn't let me know until I was in traffic, when the fans are necessary. Sorry, no pictures. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)