BroncoIIGirl
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- Location
- Eastern Shore of MD
- Vehicle Year
- 1988
- Vehicle
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.9
We recently installed a Taurus 2 speed electric fan into my 1988 Bronco II 2.9L w/ fresh World heads. It also has a Failsafe 180 degree thermostat. From what I have read they have a factory 195 degree thermostat, but I thought with the overheating issues they are known for that the 180 degree thermostat would be better. I used a 210 degree thermostatic switch to activate the electric fan and the fan is set to turn off when the coolant reaches 195 degrees. I've double checked my wiring for the relay and everything looks good. Here's the problem: I had it idling and the thermostat is opening around "N" on the word normal on the temperature gauge. I feel that it should be opening about when the gauge reaches halfway. I'm sure you all know that the "N" on normal is almost to the "H" on the gauge. Since I have a thermostat that is supposed to open 15 degrees cooler than the factory, I think it should definitely be opening around halfway. I haven't even let it run to the point where the fan kicks on because I don't want to overheat it. Do you guys think that my temperature gauge is messed up? The gauge is working, it's not getting stuck or anything, could it just be reading incorrectly? I'm assuming the temperature sensor is working correctly since the gauge is working. Do you think the 210 degree thermostatic switch is a good temperature? Or do you think it's too hot? I figured it's only 15 degrees hotter than when the factory thermostat opens, so I thought it would work fine. I'm at a loss as to what to do and this is the LAST step before it's ready to drive. I'm pulling my hair out over here! lol. Please give me some advice on what you think. Oh, btw I know I can just put a clutch fan in, but I've come this far and I just want to finish the electric fan install, so if what you have to say is "Put a clutch fan in" save your breath please. Thanks!