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Old 09-23-2011, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick Parker View Post
What temp rating is the thermostat? Sometimes the radiator actually can provide more cooling capacity than necessary for a 302 unless it is being RPM constantly on a track or "Worked" such as climbing in the mountains. In your case I would suggest installing a thermostatically controlled fan switch. It should not, nor is it necessary for it to run constantly.

Rick,

The way it is now would not be any different than a car with the fan attached directly to the water pump like the old days. Would it not?

But he is probably going to wear out the fan motor.
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