another cheap electric fan build!

[cysko9]

Did anyone ever give a definitive answer about using the temp sensor in the intake (for temp guage) instead of the one mounted in the side of the head?

Would this work?

[DennyB]

Originally Posted by cysko9

Did anyone ever give a definitive answer about using the temp sensor in the intake (for temp guage) instead of the one mounted in the side of the head?

Would this work?

Yes this will work. Not quite as accurate indication of engine temperature as the head but will still work fine. Just make sure your thermostat matches your fan switch sender.
IE: with a 180* thermostat use a sender with 185* on and 170* off.

Edit:
I reread you post and perhaps your just wanting to know if the intake water jacket will work for the temp gauge. This will work as well.

[BCOWANWHEELS]

i found a thermostatic switch that controls the on ( 195 ) off at (180 )degrees . its a very heavy duty model used in off road equipment. has the correct thread size to screw into the head with no adapters and best of all it requires no relay to handle the 30 amps the fan draws at startup. also comes with wireing diagram and can be used with a manuel over-ride switch for driver controled off & on plus provision for a/c fan control. . if you need one or want pictures email me.
bob
bcowanwheels@aol.com

[Arad68]

Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

i found a thermostatic switch that controls the on ( 195 ) off at (180 )degrees . its a very heavy duty model used in off road equipment. has the correct thread size to screw into the head with no adapters and best of all it requires no relay to handle the 30 amps the fan draws at startup. also comes with wireing diagram and can be used with a manuel over-ride switch for driver controled off & on plus provision for a/c fan control. . if you need one or want pictures email me.
bob
bcowanwheels@aol.com

I'd be interested if it was a different temperature range such as on at 180 and off at 160. It gets kinda hot in Las Vegas