Re: cooling fan

[Shawn Meze <shawnmze@ix.netcom.com>]

At 06:33 PM 9/18/96 -0500, you wrote:
>At 10:07 PM 9/18/96 +-200, you wrote:
>The reason the engineers did this is because an engine has higher effeciency
>(sp?) at higher temperatures.  The hotter the engine is, within tolerable
>limits, the higher the efficiency.  Running at lower temperatures is a waste
>of both potential power and mileage (at the engine), not to mention a waste
>of immediate power ( at the fan running continuous ).  No, I would put it
>back the way it was, *especially* if he did this for a performance
>improvement.  If it is because of a lack of fundage for parts, say no more.  :)


Thats a good point too, by it running all the time your thermostat is
probably closed all the time. Cylinder head temp is one of the most critical
temp areas for good performance and mileage. These cars are designed to run
hotter than most for emissions ect. You know the drill.....

Shawn 

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