copb8 96 Report post Posted June 17 I want to set the temperatures at which point my 2 Spal fans come on. First question. What would you folks think is the ideal temperatures to set for the 1st and then 2nd fan to come on? Second question. I bought an infrared thermometer to read the engine temps as the dash temp gauge doesn't have any markings for actual temps. Where should I aim this device on the motor to get the most accurate reading? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 268 Report post Posted June 17 53 minutes ago, copb8 said: I want to set the temperatures at which point my 2 Spal fans come on. First question. What would you folks think is the ideal temperatures to set for the 1st and then 2nd fan to come on? Second question. I bought an infrared thermometer to read the engine temps as the dash temp gauge doesn't have any markings for actual temps. Where should I aim this device on the motor to get the most accurate reading? Thanks I would measure the intake by the temp sensor. It is an area before the coolant goes to the radiator. 1 copb8 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxum96 27 Report post Posted June 19 The factory temp gauge is pretty much useless to determine the actual engine temp. My 2019 F350 pickup's factory temp gauge is no better. I'd have the first fan come on at 195 and second one maybe 200. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
copb8 96 Report post Posted June 20 1 hour ago, maxum96 said: The factory temp gauge is pretty much useless to determine the actual engine temp. My 2019 F350 pickup's factory temp gauge is no better. I'd have the first fan come on at 195 and send one maybe 200. Thanks for the insight. Where would you take the temperature reading from? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,024 Report post Posted June 20 Get a thermostat for housing with a port in it. 1 copb8 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxum96 27 Report post Posted June 22 On 6/19/2022 at 7:17 PM, copb8 said: Thanks for the insight. Where would you take the temperature reading from? Intake manifold or if need be, use a thermostat housing with a threaded hole for a sending unit, similar to RPM's photo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 228 Report post Posted June 22 At the radiator with a thermometer. Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 178 Report post Posted June 25 your sensor of the fan activity should be located at the exit of the radiator/entrance to the engine (lower hose). basically, if the radiator (without fans) is able to adequately cool the fluid before it enters the engine, then there is no point in turning on the fans or have them turned up. locating that sensor in the intake manifold will basically have you running the fans more necessary. which of course won't hurt beyond consuming a little more energy/power at certain times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,024 Report post Posted June 25 That's really interesting information Buckeye. Never heard it explained that way. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites